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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Sunrise Water Authority

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)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013ND80ND
2014ND120ND
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023N/A00N/A

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
2013-10-28K1311757-011ND
2013-10-28K1311757-007ND
2013-10-28K1311757-003ND
2013-10-28K1311757-005ND
2013-10-28K1311757-009ND
2013-10-28K1311757-001ND
2013-10-29K1311757-017ND
2013-10-29K1311757-013ND
2014-01-21K1400587-001ND
2014-01-21K1400587-003ND
2014-04-28K1404236-021ND
2014-04-28K1404236-011ND
2014-04-28K1404236-013ND
2014-04-28K1404236-019ND
2014-04-29K1404236-005ND
2014-04-29K1404236-001ND
2014-04-29K1404236-003ND
2014-04-29K1404236-009ND
2014-07-28K1407771-007ND
2014-07-28K1407771-005ND