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6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA)

Manchester Water District

6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) is a member of a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. These chemicals were used in the production of non-stick, stain repellent and chemically inert coatings. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

 

13

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
2023ND120ND
2024ND10ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 1 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppt for 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTSA) was defined by EWG based on studies by Phillipe Grandjean of Harvard University and many other independent researchers who found reduced effectiveness of vaccines and adverse impacts on mammary gland development from exposure to PFOA and PFOS, the two PFAS most widely detected in drinking water.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2023-01-24100804PND
2023-01-24100805PND
2023-01-24100806PND
2023-01-24100807PND
2023-01-24100808PND
2023-01-24100809PND
2023-07-25106274PND
2023-07-25106275PND
2023-07-25106276PND
2023-07-25106277PND
2023-07-25106278PND
2023-07-25106279PND
2024-02-27113618PND