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Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)

Providence Village Water Control and Improvement District

NOTE: Providence Village Water Control and Improvement District purchases water from Utrwd Regional Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for perfluorotetradecanoic acid (pfta) . Sample information shown below was taken by Utrwd Regional Water Treatment Plant.

Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFTA and other 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.

 

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Samples

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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

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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
2023ND40ND
2024N/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 0.006 ppt for PFTA was based on the EPA's recommended application of the toxicity value for PFDA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to the immune system and harm to fetal growth and child development.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

NOTE: Providence Village Water Control and Improvement District purchases water from Utrwd Regional Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for perfluorotetradecanoic acid (pfta) . Sample information shown below was taken by Utrwd Regional Water Treatment Plant.

Date Lab ID Result