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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Aqua NJ - Riegel Ridge

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.

 

17

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
2019ND60ND
2020ND70ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND10ND

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
2019-03-28AG12875ND
2019-05-15AG18017ND
2019-06-26AG22676ND
2019-07-24AG25571ND
2019-09-12AG32114ND
2019-11-20AG40224ND
2020-01-20AG46068ND
2020-02-05AG47614ND
2020-03-19AG52423ND
2020-03-19AG52424ND
2020-06-05AG59834ND
2020-09-29AG71442ND
2020-10-21AG74188ND
2021-03-09AG85852ND
2022-01-17AH19624ND
2022-09-26AH48451ND
2023-06-06AH74550ND