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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

City of Primera

NOTE: City of Primera purchases water from Harlingen Water Works System which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Harlingen Water Works System.

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.

 

8

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
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND40ND
2024ND40ND

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

NOTE: City of Primera purchases water from Harlingen Water Works System which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Harlingen Water Works System.

Date Lab ID Result
2023-08-14Q2333596001ND
2023-08-14Q2333596003ND
2023-11-07Q2347771001ND
2023-11-07Q2347771003ND
2024-02-06Q2405959001ND
2024-02-06Q2405959003ND
2024-05-15Q2421097001ND
2024-06-26Q2427556001ND