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Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)

Big Flats Water District #2

Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFTA and other perfluorinated chemicals can cause serious health effects, including cancer, endocrine disruption, accelerated puberty, liver and immune system damage, and thyroid changes. These chemicals are persistent in the environment and they accumulate in people. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

 

13

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
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND40ND
2022ND30ND
2023N/A00N/A
2024ND60ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.006 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.006 ppt for PFTA was based on the EPA's recommended application of the toxicity value for PFDA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to the immune system and harm to fetal growth and child development.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2021-03-1721032031-04PFASND
2021-03-1721032031-01PFASND
2021-03-1721032031-02PFASND
2021-03-1721032031-03PFASND
2022-08-10S2H0422-01PFOSND
2022-08-10S2H0422-07PFOSND
2022-08-10S2H0422-04PFOSND
2024-02-12113268PND
2024-02-12113269PND
2024-02-12113270PND
2024-08-14119932PND
2024-08-14119933PND
2024-08-14119934PND