Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
Candlewood Park 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 0.463 ppt | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.926 ppt |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-05 | L2123478-03-PFAS | ND |
| 2021-05-05 | L2123478-01-PFAS | ND |
| 2021-08-31 | L2147014-03-PFAS | ND |
| 2021-08-31 | L2147014-01-PFAS | ND |
| 2021-11-17 | L2163681-02-PFAS | ND |
| 2021-11-17 | L2163681-PFAS | ND |
| 2022-05-31 | 22F0195-01-PFAS | ND |
| 2022-05-31 | 22F0195-03-PFAS | ND |
| 2022-08-09 | 420-231874-1-PFAS | ND |
| 2023-04-12 | CN82716-PFAS | 0.926 ppt |
| 2023-07-19 | CO54708-PFAS | ND |