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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

South Burlington City Water System

NOTE: South Burlington City Water System purchases water from Champlain Water District which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Champlain Water District.

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.

 

3

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019ND10ND
2020ND10ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND20ND
2024ND20ND

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: South Burlington City Water System purchases water from Champlain Water District which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Champlain Water District.

Date Lab ID Result
2019-10-094450907ND
2020-10-28502385ND
2023-10-04810-80368-1ND