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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

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Perfluorononanoic acid, otherwise known as PFNA or C9, is a PFC similar in function and use to PFOA. These chemicals were used in the production of non-stick, stain repellent and chemically inert coatings. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

 

16

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
2019ND80ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.006 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 6 ppt for perfluorononanoic acid was defined by EPA recommended application of the toxicity value for PFDA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review . This health guideline harm to the immune system and harm to fetal growth and child development.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 10 ppt

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2019-03-124224899ND
2019-03-124224900ND
2019-06-13L1925913-01ND
2019-06-13L1925913-03ND
2019-09-19L1943499-01ND
2019-09-19L1943498-01ND
2019-12-24L1961639-01ND
2019-12-24L1961640-01ND
2020-03-18L2012315-01ND
2020-03-18L2012316-01ND
2021-09-23L2151920-01ND
2021-09-23L2151923-01ND
2022-09-21L2252387-01ND
2022-09-21L2252388-01ND
2023-09-14810-78493-1ND
2023-09-14810-78494-1ND