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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Newfield Water Department

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
2013N/A00N/A
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
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
2019-03-114223668ND
2019-03-114223670ND
2019-06-05L1924264-01ND
2019-06-05L1924265-01ND
2019-08-13L1936555-01ND
2019-08-13L1936555-03ND
2019-11-25L1957197-01ND
2019-11-25L1957198-01ND
2020-03-17L2012248-01ND
2020-03-17L2012249-01ND
2021-03-03L2110714-01ND
2021-03-03L2110715-01ND
2022-03-24L2215525-01ND
2022-03-24L2215729-01ND
2023-03-08810-55928-1ND
2023-03-08810-55929-1ND