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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Englishtown 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.

 

11

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
2019ND40ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND10ND
2024ND30ND

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
2019-02-079020811-01ND
2019-06-119061416-01ND
2019-10-029100401-01ND
2019-11-139111515-01ND
2020-03-11L2011400-01ND
2021-10-0621J0811-01ND
2022-10-11012251956-0001ND
2023-11-28012366451-0001ND
2024-03-13114627PND
2024-03-13114628PND
2024-06-18117882PND