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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

West Milford Township Municipal Utilities Authority - Birch Hill Park

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.

 

14

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
2019ND30ND
2020ND50ND
2021ND40ND
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
2019-03-20201903270476ND
2019-06-19201906210251ND
2019-09-17201909190186ND
2020-01-21202001220442ND
2020-03-170030840-01ND
2020-05-050050344-01ND
2020-09-170090804-01ND
2020-10-070100468-01ND
2021-03-101030560-01ND
2021-05-261051244-01ND
2021-09-071090203-01ND
2021-12-081120603-01ND
2022-06-142060698-01ND
2023-06-1323F0601-01ND