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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.

 

20

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

3

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013N/A00N/A
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND20ND
20220.129 ppt113ND - 0.530 ppt
2023ND50ND
2024ND20ND

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
2021-02-12EHS2100021953-PFOAND
2021-02-12EHS2100021954-PFOAND
2022-02-28JH2201523-PFO/AND
2022-03-07JH2201733-PFOA/S0.460 ppt
2022-03-07JH2201734-PFOA/SND
2022-05-02JH2203200-PFOA/S0.530 ppt
2022-05-02JH2203202-PFOA/SND
2022-05-02JH2203201-PFOA/SND
2022-08-01JH2206104-PFASND
2022-08-01JH2206102-PFASND
2022-08-01JH2206103-PFASND
2022-11-07JH2209519-PFASND
2022-11-07JH2209520-PFAS0.430 ppt
2023-03-06JH2301683-PFASND
2023-04-17JH2302706-PFASND
2023-09-14JH2308001-PFASND
2023-11-21JH2308986-PFASND
2023-11-21JH2308987-PFASND
2024-07-30120283RND
2024-08-14119939PND