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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Aqua NJ - Woolwich

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.

 

13

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
20181.35 ppt61ND - 8.10 ppt
2019ND40ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND10ND
2024ND50ND

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
2019-02-04AG08055ND
2019-04-01AG13140ND
2019-09-12AG32668ND
2019-10-15AG36179ND
2020-02-17AG48846ND
2021-03-19AG86899ND
2022-03-07AH24556ND
2023-01-09AH59013ND
2024-01-15112157PND
2024-01-15112158PND
2024-04-17115638PND
2024-07-24118878PND
2024-08-13120483RND