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Perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (PFHpS)

Bethany Special Utility District

NOTE: Bethany Special Utility District purchases water from Johnson County SUD which is required to test for perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (pfhps). Sample information shown below was taken by Johnson County SUD.

Perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (PFHpS) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFHpS 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.

 

18

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
2023N/A00N/A
2024ND130ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.001 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.001 ppt for PFHpS was defined by EPA's recommended application of the PFHxS toxicity value published in the Integrated Risk Information System's toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to the developing immune system.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

NOTE: Bethany Special Utility District purchases water from Johnson County SUD which is required to test for perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (pfhps). Sample information shown below was taken by Johnson County SUD.

Date Lab ID Result
2024-01-17Q2402124013ND
2024-01-17Q2402124025ND
2024-01-17Q2402124023ND
2024-01-17Q2402124021ND
2024-01-17Q2402124019ND
2024-01-17Q2402124017ND
2024-01-17Q2402124015ND
2024-01-17Q2402124011ND
2024-01-17Q2402124009ND
2024-01-17Q2402124007ND
2024-01-17Q2402124005ND
2024-01-17Q2402124003ND
2024-03-13Q2411886001ND
2024-04-17Q2417932005ND
2024-04-17Q2417932001ND
2024-04-17Q2417932007ND
2024-04-17Q2417932003ND
2024-04-17Q2417932009ND