Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS)
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Perfluorohexane sulfonate is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. Perfluorinated chemicals can cause serious health effects, including cancer, endocrine disruption, accelerated puberty, liver and immune system damage, and thyroid changes. These chemicals are persistent in the environment and they accumulate in people. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 0.305 ppt | 15 | 4 | ND - 1.60 ppt |
| 2022 | 0.490 ppt | 34 | 25 | ND - 1.80 ppt |
| 2023 | 0.889 ppt | 25 | 25 | 0.390 ppt - 1.50 ppt |
ppt = parts per trillion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 0.001 ppt
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.001 ppt for perfluorohexane sulfonate was defined by EPA's toxicity value published in the Integrated Risk Information System's toxicological review. This health guideline harm to the developing immune system.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 10 ppt
ppt = parts per trillion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-22 | K1412093-003 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | K1412093-001 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | K1412093-007 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | K1412093-005 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | K1413969-001 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | K1504292-005 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | K1504292-001 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | K1504292-007 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | K1504292-009 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | K1504292-003 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-02 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-15 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-14 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-12 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-01 | 0.880 ppt |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-03 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-04 | 0.900 ppt |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-05 | 1.20 ppt |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-06 | 1.60 ppt |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-07 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-08 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-09 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-10 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-11 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 21I0356-13 | ND |
| 2022-07-25 | 22G1843-02 | ND |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-10 | ND |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-01 | 0.580 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-02 | 0.850 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-03 | 0.400 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-04 | 1.000 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-05 | ND |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-06 | 0.540 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-07 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-08 | 0.390 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-09 | 0.410 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-11 | ND |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-12 | 0.540 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-13 | 0.330 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-14 | 0.310 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-15 | 0.390 ppt |
| 2022-08-17 | 22H1599-16 | 0.230 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-05 | 0.460 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-01 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-02 | 0.740 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-03 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-18 | 0.370 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-16 | ND |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-04 | 1.80 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-06 | 0.430 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-07 | 0.540 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-08 | 0.450 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-09 | 1.000 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-10 | ND |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-12 | ND |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-13 | ND |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-14 | 0.510 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-15 | 0.500 ppt |
| 2022-10-10 | 22J0335-17 | ND |
| 2023-01-10 | 23A0219-01 | 1.30 ppt |
| 2023-01-10 | 23A0219-02 | 1.50 ppt |
| 2023-01-10 | 23A0219-03 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2023-01-10 | 23A0219-04 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-01-10 | 23A0219-05 | 0.640 ppt |
| 2023-01-10 | 23A0219-06 | 0.480 ppt |
| 2023-01-10 | 23A0219-07 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2661-04 | 0.440 ppt |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2661-01 | 0.540 ppt |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2661-02 | 0.390 ppt |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2661-09 | 0.950 ppt |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2661-08 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2661-07 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2661-06 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2661-05 | 0.910 ppt |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2661-03 | 0.800 ppt |
| 2023-08-16 | 23H1896-05 | 0.400 ppt |
| 2023-08-16 | 23H1896-06 | 0.410 ppt |
| 2023-08-16 | 23H1896-07 | 0.610 ppt |
| 2023-08-16 | 23H1896-08 | 0.500 ppt |
| 2023-08-16 | 23H1896-09 | 1.20 ppt |
| 2023-08-16 | 23H1896-04 | 1.50 ppt |
| 2023-08-16 | 23H1896-03 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-08-16 | 23H1896-02 | 0.720 ppt |
| 2023-08-16 | 23H1896-01 | 0.640 ppt |