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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.

 

19

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019ND30ND
2020ND30ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023N/A00N/A
2024ND130ND

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
2019-07-30PA_PFA_Phase1_0045ND
2019-07-30PA_PFA_Phase1_0046ND
2019-07-30PA_PFA_Phase1_0044ND
2020-11-12ND
2020-11-12ND
2020-12-30ND
2024-03-0569637601ND
2024-03-0569636901ND
2024-03-0569636601ND
2024-03-0569636401ND
2024-03-0569636501ND
2024-03-0569636301ND
2024-03-0569636201ND
2024-03-0769637501ND
2024-03-0769636701ND
2024-03-0769636801ND
2024-03-2869992001ND
2024-04-0470094301ND
2024-06-0370390901ND