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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

N.j.d.w.s.c. - Wanaque North

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
2013ND40ND
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND40ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
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
2013-02-15K1301457-001ND
2013-05-16K1304730-001ND
2013-08-15K1308843-001AMND
2013-11-21K1312990-001ND
2020-02-110020403-01ND
2020-05-080050309-01ND
2020-08-040080086-01ND
2020-11-030110073-01ND
2021-02-101020316-01ND
2022-01-062010224-01ND
2023-01-1023A0423-02ND