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Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS)

East Cocalico Township

Perfluorohexane sulfonate is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. Perfluorinated chemicals can cause serious health effects, including cancer, endocrine disruption, accelerated puberty, liver and immune system damage, and thyroid changes. These chemicals are persistent in the environment and they accumulate in people. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

 

22

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013N/A00N/A
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND20ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023N/A00N/A
2024ND200ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.001 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.001 ppt for perfluorohexane sulfonate was defined by EPA's toxicity value published in the Integrated Risk Information System's toxicological review. This health guideline harm to the developing immune system.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 10 ppt

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2020-11-04ND
2020-11-04ND
2024-01-15111825PND
2024-01-15111826PND
2024-01-15111834PND
2024-01-15111827PND
2024-01-15111828PND
2024-01-15111833PND
2024-01-15111829PND
2024-01-15111830PND
2024-01-15111832PND
2024-01-15111831PND
2024-07-15119028PND
2024-07-15119027PND
2024-07-15119026PND
2024-07-15119025PND
2024-07-15119024PND
2024-07-15119023PND
2024-07-15119022PND
2024-07-15119021PND
2024-07-15119020PND
2024-07-15119019PND