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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Plum Boro 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.

 

12

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
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND120ND

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
2023-03-0935785138001SE1ND
2023-03-0935785138003SE1ND
2023-03-0935785138005SE1ND
2023-06-08GF01812-01ND
2023-06-08GF01812-03ND
2023-06-08GF01812-05ND
2023-09-0635825835001SE3ND
2023-09-0635825835003SE3ND
2023-09-0635825835005SE3ND
2023-12-0635846452001SE4ND
2023-12-0635846452003SE4ND
2023-12-0635846452005SE4ND