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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Suez Water New Jersey Lambertville

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)

1

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND30ND
2021ND50ND
20220.275 ppt41ND - 1.10 ppt
2023ND40ND

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
2020-03-03L7191380-1ND
2020-04-01L7195808-1ND
2020-07-07630-2161-1ND
2021-01-201012208-01ND
2021-02-031020511-01ND
2021-05-051050712-01ND
2021-08-041080607-01ND
2021-11-1721K1917-01ND
2022-02-16012202626-0001ND
2022-05-04012207190-00011.10 ppt
2022-08-17012250659-0001ND
2022-11-02012252337-0001ND
2023-02-01012350825-0001ND
2023-05-03012355121-0001ND
2023-09-28012362848ND
2023-11-01012364764ND