Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)
Newberry System
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.
39
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
24
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 | 0.00615 ppb | 10 | 8 | ND - 0.01000 ppb |
| 2023 | 0.00398 ppb | 29 | 16 | ND - 0.0130 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-28 | 27412726.00 | 0.00810 ppb |
| 2022-07-28 | 27412626.00 | ND |
| 2022-09-13 | 27615673.00 | 0.00550 ppb |
| 2022-09-13 | 27615863.00 | 0.00960 ppb |
| 2022-10-06 | 27972836.00 | 0.00890 ppb |
| 2022-10-06 | 27972711.00 | ND |
| 2022-11-21 | 27973520.00 | 0.01000 ppb |
| 2022-11-21 | 27973395.00 | 0.00480 ppb |
| 2022-12-07 | 28147849.00 | 0.01000 ppb |
| 2022-12-07 | 28147724.00 | 0.00460 ppb |
| 2023-01-19 | 28494175.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-19 | 28494406.00 | ND |
| 2023-02-07 | 28494885.00 | 0.00830 ppb |
| 2023-02-07 | 28494760.00 | ND |
| 2023-03-01 | 28673735.00 | 0.00740 ppb |
| 2023-03-09 | 28673664.00 | 0.00690 ppb |
| 2023-03-17 | 28673760.00 | 0.00330 ppb |
| 2023-03-22 | 28674104.00 | ND |
| 2023-03-28 | 28871661.00 | 0.00370 ppb |
| 2023-03-28 | 28871386.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-18 | 28872285.00 | 0.00410 ppb |
| 2023-04-18 | 29073582.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-15 | 29073982.00 | 0.00580 ppb |
| 2023-05-15 | 29073857.00 | ND |
| 2023-06-12 | 29274466.00 | 0.00480 ppb |
| 2023-06-12 | 29274591.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 29671141.00 | 0.00540 ppb |
| 2023-07-18 | 29467879.00 | 0.00320 ppb |
| 2023-08-22 | 29860315.00 | 0.00530 ppb |
| 2023-08-22 | 29860190.00 | 0.00830 ppb |
| 2023-09-12 | 29860700.00 | 0.0130 ppb |
| 2023-09-12 | 29860575.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-10 | 30044195.00 | ND |
| 2023-11-21 | 30394859.00 | ND |
| 2023-11-21 | 30221299.00 | 0.0130 ppb |
| 2023-11-21 | 30394959.00 | 0.0130 ppb |
| 2023-11-21 | 30221199.00 | ND |
| 2023-12-12 | 30579166.00 | 0.01000 ppb |
| 2023-12-12 | 30579066.00 | ND |