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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

NJ American Water - Twin Lakes

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
2018ND30ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND40ND
2021ND40ND
2022ND40ND
2023N/A00N/A

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
2018-02-2638710201ND
2018-08-1340729501ND
2018-11-1342056101ND
2019-02-1343034101ND
2019-05-0644230901ND
2019-08-1445892601ND
2019-11-1447239301ND
2020-02-1248540201ND
2020-05-0549977201ND
2020-08-1351388501ND
2020-11-1052497401ND
2021-02-1053400501ND
2021-04-2954355801ND
2021-08-1255748501ND
2021-11-0156678501ND
2022-02-1057759001ND
2022-05-1158518301ND
2022-08-1159880301ND
2022-11-0760827401ND