Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
Aqua NJ - Brainards
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-27 | AG10180 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | AG17021 | ND |
| 2019-07-24 | AG25570 | ND |
| 2019-11-14 | AG39633 | ND |
| 2020-03-18 | AG52413 | ND |
| 2021-03-25 | AG87134 | ND |
| 2021-06-04 | 410-43219-1 | ND |
| 2021-08-18 | AH03399 | ND |
| 2021-10-14 | AH10139 | ND |
| 2022-03-04 | AH24620 | ND |
| 2022-06-22 | AH37884 | ND |
| 2022-08-04 | AH42811 | ND |
| 2022-10-13 | AH51089 | ND |
| 2023-01-26 | AH61230 | ND |
| 2023-04-13 | AH69367 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | AH80326 | ND |