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Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)

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Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFTrDA 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.

 

12

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
2022ND90ND
2023ND30ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.006 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.006 ppt for PFTrDA was based on the EPA's recommended application of the toxicity value for PFDA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to the immune system and harm to fetal growth and child development.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2022-06-264335744ND
2022-06-264335744ND
2022-06-264335745ND
2022-09-114344368ND
2022-09-114344367ND
2022-09-114344367ND
2022-12-274389244ND
2022-12-274389244ND
2022-12-274389243ND
2023-06-044543739ND
2023-06-044543738ND
2023-06-044543738ND