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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Firgrove Mutual Inc

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.

 

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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
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND190ND
2023ND140ND
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

Date Lab ID Result
2022-02-094255311ND
2022-02-094255318ND
2022-02-094255313ND
2022-02-094255313ND
2022-02-094255273ND
2022-02-094255325ND
2022-02-094255266ND
2022-02-094255323ND
2022-02-094255303ND
2022-02-094255259ND
2022-02-094255322ND
2022-04-204279649ND
2022-07-144335592ND
2022-07-144335587ND
2022-07-144335588ND
2022-07-144335589ND
2022-07-144335590ND
2022-07-144335591ND
2022-07-144335587ND
2023-01-234555749ND
2023-01-24380-35455-1ND
2023-01-24380-35455-2ND
2023-01-24380-35455-3ND
2023-01-25380-35583-3ND
2023-01-25380-35583-1ND
2023-01-25380-35583-2ND
2023-02-13380-37731-1ND
2023-04-17380-44157-1ND
2023-07-104549176ND
2023-07-104549175ND
2023-09-20380-63945-1ND
2023-09-20380-63943-1ND
2023-10-11380-66923-1ND
2024-01-30380-81075-1ND