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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Wernersville Muni Water Authority

NOTE: Wernersville Muni Water Authority purchases water from Western Berks Water Authority which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Western Berks 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.

 

6

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013ND10ND
2014ND20ND
2015ND10ND
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND20ND
2024ND160ND

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

NOTE: Wernersville Muni Water Authority purchases water from Western Berks Water Authority which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Western Berks Water Authority.

Date Lab ID Result
2013-07-15A989778ND
2014-01-1335123261001AMND
2014-04-1035134180001AMND
2015-12-1535222019001AMND
2023-09-1829744327.00ND
2023-11-0330112069.00ND