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Perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (PFHpS)

Allendale Water Department

NOTE: Allendale Water Department purchases water from United Water NJ which is required to test for perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (pfhps). Sample information shown below was taken by United Water NJ.

Perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (PFHpS) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFHpS 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.

 

9

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
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND90ND
2024ND10ND

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 PFHpS was defined by EPA's recommended application of the PFHxS toxicity value published in the Integrated Risk Information System's toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to the developing immune system.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

NOTE: Allendale Water Department purchases water from United Water NJ which is required to test for perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (pfhps). Sample information shown below was taken by United Water NJ.

Date Lab ID Result
2024-04-2935876088001SE1ND
2024-04-2935876088003SE1ND
2024-04-2935876088005SE1ND
2024-05-0635877687001SE2ND
2024-05-0635877687003SE2ND
2024-05-0635877687005SE2ND
2024-08-0535897133001SE3ND
2024-08-0535897133003SE3ND
2024-08-0535897133005SE3ND