Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
NJ American Water - Logan
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | 1.35 ppt | 6 | 1 | ND - 8.10 ppt |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2024 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-01 | 38473301 | ND |
| 2018-02-01 | 38472801 | 8.10 ppt |
| 2018-03-22 | 39148001 | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | 39286301 | ND |
| 2018-07-30 | 40464401 | ND |
| 2018-10-19 | 41627301 | ND |
| 2019-01-25 | 42654901 | ND |
| 2019-04-04 | 43714901 | ND |
| 2019-07-26 | 45213201 | ND |
| 2019-10-18 | 46947901 | ND |
| 2020-03-27 | 48926001 | ND |
| 2020-06-11 | 50017701 | ND |
| 2020-09-18 | 51801101 | ND |
| 2020-12-10 | 52922801 | ND |
| 2021-03-09 | 53804701 | ND |
| 2021-06-17 | 55547401 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | 56250901 | ND |
| 2021-11-30 | 57089901 | ND |
| 2022-03-03 | 57960501 | ND |
| 2022-06-03 | 59253101 | ND |
| 2022-09-02 | 60394701 | ND |
| 2022-12-02 | 61278401 | ND |
| 2023-03-09 | 62391301 | ND |
| 2023-06-02 | 63802501 | ND |
| 2023-09-14 | 67734601 | ND |
| 2023-11-30 | 68813001 | ND |
| 2024-03-12 | 114623P | ND |
| 2024-03-12 | 114625P | ND |
| 2024-06-12 | 117880P | ND |
| 2024-06-12 | 114624P | ND |