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Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA)

Washington Township Mua-schoo

Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFOS and other perfluorinated chemicals can cause serious health effects, including cancer, endocrine disruption, accelerated puberty, liver and immune system damage, and thyroid changes. These chemicals are persistent in the environment and they accumulate in people. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

 

16

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

2

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
20230.463 ppt162ND - 4.20 ppt

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 1,000 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1,000 ppt for PFPeA was defined by EPA's recommended application of the toxicity value for PFHxA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to fetal growth and child development.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2023-06-12105161PND
2023-06-12105162PND
2023-06-12105163PND
2023-06-12105164PND
2023-06-12105167P4.20 ppt
2023-06-12105168PND
2023-07-31107351RND
2023-07-31107352RND
2023-12-11110784PND
2023-12-11110785PND
2023-12-11110786PND
2023-12-11110787PND
2023-12-11110788PND
2023-12-11110789PND
2023-12-11110790P3.20 ppt
2023-12-11110791PND