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
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 0.000875 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-17 | 29190716.00 | 0.00170 ppb |
| 2023-07-18 | 29382030.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 29382055.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-30 | 30144030.00 | 0.00180 ppb |