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6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA)

Naval Station, Newport

NOTE: Naval Station, Newport purchases water from City of Newport which is required to test for 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 ftsa) . Sample information shown below was taken by City of Newport.

6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) 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.

 

8

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND70ND
2024ND60ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 1 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppt for 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTSA) was defined by EWG based on studies by Phillipe Grandjean of Harvard University and many other independent researchers who found reduced effectiveness of vaccines and adverse impacts on mammary gland development from exposure to PFOA and PFOS, the two PFAS most widely detected in drinking water.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

NOTE: Naval Station, Newport purchases water from City of Newport which is required to test for 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 ftsa) . Sample information shown below was taken by City of Newport.

Date Lab ID Result
2023-02-08J2301899001ND
2023-02-08J2301899003ND
2023-05-31J2307887001ND
2023-05-31J2307887003ND
2023-08-23J2312381001ND
2023-08-23J2312381003ND
2023-11-16J2317253001ND
2024-01-16J2317253009ND