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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Bedford Consolidated Water District

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.

 

15

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

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
2021ND90ND
2022ND30ND
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
2021-04-1921D0841-1-PFASND
2021-04-2121D0951-PFASND
2021-04-2721D1226-02-PFASND
2021-08-2521H1285-04-PFASND
2021-08-2521H1285-05-PFASND
2021-08-2521H1285-06-PFASND
2021-10-2221J1104-03-PFASND
2021-10-2221J1104-04-PFASND
2021-10-2821J1290-01-PFASND
2022-01-1922A0816-01-PFASND
2022-08-2422H1509-03-PFASND
2022-08-2422H1509-04-PFASND
2023-08-2323H1893-02-PFASND
2023-08-2323H1893-PFASND
2023-08-2323H1893-03-PFASND