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Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA)

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Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFOS and other 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.

 

10

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
20220.223 ppt42ND - 0.550 ppt
20230.355 ppt63ND - 0.850 ppt

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 1,000 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1,000 ppt for PFPeA was defined by EPA's recommended application of the toxicity value for PFHxA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to fetal growth and child development.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2022-08-1022H1353-020.550 ppt
2022-08-1022H1353-030.340 ppt
2022-11-0222K0248-01ND
2022-11-0222K0248-03ND
2023-03-2023C0949-010.750 ppt
2023-03-2023C0949-020.850 ppt
2023-04-1023D0469-01ND
2023-04-1023D0469-02ND
2023-09-1323I0715-010.530 ppt
2023-09-1323I0715-02ND