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Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)

United Water Pennsylvania Columbia County Industrial Park

Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) is a member of a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. These chemicals were used in the production of non-stick, stain repellent and chemically inert coatings. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

 

4

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

2

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
20230.000875 ppb42ND - 0.00180 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.001 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2023-05-1729190716.000.00170 ppb
2023-07-1829382030.00ND
2023-07-1829382055.00ND
2023-10-3030144030.000.00180 ppb