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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

City of Lacy Lakeview

NOTE: City of Lacy Lakeview purchases water from City of Waco which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by City of Waco.

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
2023ND20ND
2024ND10ND

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 Lacy Lakeview purchases water from City of Waco which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by City of Waco.

Date Lab ID Result
2023-10-26Q2346098001ND
2023-10-26Q2346098003ND
2024-01-12Q2401505001ND
2024-01-12Q2401505003ND
2024-04-19Q2418077001ND
2024-04-19Q2418077003ND
2024-07-17Q2430442001ND
2024-07-17Q2430442003ND