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Perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (PFHpS)

Clark Public Utilities

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.

 

20

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
2023ND200ND

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

Date Lab ID Result
2023-03-284543579ND
2023-03-284543578ND
2023-03-284472064ND
2023-03-284472068ND
2023-03-284472054ND
2023-03-284472071ND
2023-03-284472049ND
2023-03-284472060ND
2023-03-284471982ND
2023-03-284543577ND
2023-09-12VGI0195-19ND
2023-09-12VGI0195-17ND
2023-09-12VGI0195-15ND
2023-09-12VGI0195-13ND
2023-09-12VGI0195-11ND
2023-09-12VGI0195-09ND
2023-09-12VGI0195-07ND
2023-09-12VGI0195-05ND
2023-09-12VGI0195-03ND
2023-09-12VGI0195-01ND