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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

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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.

 

19

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
2020ND10ND
2021ND40ND
2022ND40ND
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
2019-01-224180512ND
2019-04-164264397ND
2019-06-214333037ND
2019-06-214332987ND
2019-07-174359223ND
2019-10-164460159ND
2020-01-154541642ND
2021-02-084829760ND
2021-04-194881447ND
2021-07-224964216ND
2021-10-12202110130725ND
2022-02-02810-14067-1ND
2022-05-06810-24022-1ND
2022-08-05810-33131-1ND
2022-10-06810-40578-1ND
2023-02-03810-52532-1ND
2023-04-06810-58874-1ND
2023-07-26810-71311-1ND
2023-10-09810-80777-1ND