Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
Suez Water New Jersey Sussex Hills
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-20 | 201902270481 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 201906130600 | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | 201908230445 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 201911220240 | ND |
| 2020-02-13 | 0020610-01 | ND |
| 2020-05-07 | 0050337-01 | ND |
| 2020-08-20 | 0080920-01 | ND |
| 2020-10-07 | 0100463-01 | ND |
| 2021-02-24 | 1020912-01 | ND |
| 2021-05-18 | 1050847-01 | ND |
| 2021-08-25 | 1081320-01 | ND |
| 2021-11-17 | 1111104-01 | ND |
| 2022-02-09 | 2020473-01 | ND |
| 2022-05-11 | 2050730-01 | ND |
| 2022-08-10 | 2080532-01 | ND |
| 2022-11-15 | 2110651-01 | ND |
| 2023-02-15 | 23B0624-01 | ND |
| 2023-05-16 | 23E0763-01 | ND |
| 2023-08-17 | 23H1140-01 | ND |
| 2023-11-13 | 23K0663-01 | ND |