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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

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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.

 

17

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

1

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014ND80ND
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
20200.278 ppt91ND - 2.50 ppt
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023N/A00N/A

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
2014-02-24201402270242AMND
2014-02-24201402260672AMND
2014-02-24201402260641AMND
2014-05-27201405290478AMND
2014-08-25201408270759AMND
2014-08-25201408270813AMND
2014-08-26201408270787AMND
2014-11-24201411260263AMND
2020-06-09ND
2020-10-20ND
2020-10-20ND
2020-10-202.50 ppt
2020-10-20ND
2020-10-20ND
2020-10-20ND
2020-10-20ND
2020-10-20ND