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Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)

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Perfluorohexanoic acid is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. 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.

 

15

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

3

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
20210.965 ppt98ND - 2.62 ppt
20221.04 ppt330.903 ppt - 1.25 ppt
20230.319 ppt31ND - 0.956 ppt

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 1,000 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1,000 ppt for perfluorohexanoic acid was defined by EPA's toxicity value published in the Integrated Risk Information System's toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to fetal growth and child development.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2021-04-2204222107CPFAS0.712 ppt
2021-04-2204222105CPFAS0.715 ppt
2021-04-2204222106CPFAS0.646 ppt
2021-07-2207222101CPFAS0.709 ppt
2021-07-2207222102CPFAS0.733 ppt
2021-07-2207222103CPFAS2.62 ppt
2021-12-0912092111CPFASND
2021-12-0912092112CPFAS1.58 ppt
2021-12-0912092110CPFAS0.974 ppt
2022-10-2010202205CPFAS0.977 ppt
2022-10-2010202206CPFAS0.903 ppt
2022-10-2010202207CPFAS1.25 ppt
2023-12-14L2374180-03PFASND
2023-12-14L2374180-01PFASND
2023-12-14L2374180-02PFAS0.956 ppt