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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

JBLM Lewis

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.

 

24

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
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND230ND
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
2023-03-214446003ND
2023-03-214445994ND
2023-03-214445994ND
2023-03-214446003ND
2023-04-124508226ND
2023-04-124508231ND
2023-04-124508227ND
2023-04-1962844201ND
2023-04-1962844501ND
2023-06-134508229ND
2023-06-134508225ND
2023-06-144508228ND
2023-09-124538482ND
2023-09-124538483ND
2023-09-124538481ND
2023-10-2368175501ND
2023-10-2368175901ND
2023-10-2368175301ND
2023-10-2468175801ND
2023-10-2468175601ND
2023-12-044554187ND
2023-12-044554188ND
2023-12-054554186ND
2024-04-2470261701ND