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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

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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.

 

16

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
2019ND40ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND40ND
2022ND40ND
2023ND30ND

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
2019-02-27AG10180ND
2019-05-07AG17021ND
2019-07-24AG25570ND
2019-11-14AG39633ND
2020-03-18AG52413ND
2021-03-25AG87134ND
2021-06-04410-43219-1ND
2021-08-18AH03399ND
2021-10-14AH10139ND
2022-03-04AH24620ND
2022-06-22AH37884ND
2022-08-04AH42811ND
2022-10-13AH51089ND
2023-01-26AH61230ND
2023-04-13AH69367ND
2023-07-19AH80326ND