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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority

NOTE: Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority purchases water from Moon Twp Municipal Authority which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Moon Twp Municipal 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
2013ND20ND
2014ND20ND
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019ND10ND
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND10ND
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND60ND

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: Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority purchases water from Moon Twp Municipal Authority which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Moon Twp Municipal Authority.

Date Lab ID Result
2013-09-11201309120247AMND
2013-12-17201312180507AMND
2014-03-10201403110454AMND
2014-06-10201406110864AMND
2021-03-03ND
2023-07-0629975670.00ND