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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Summit Water & Supply Company

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.

 

20

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013N/A00N/A
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND60ND
2023ND140ND

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
2022-03-154266204ND
2022-03-154266199ND
2022-03-154266203ND
2022-03-154266202ND
2022-03-154266182ND
2022-03-154266189ND
2023-05-304562796ND
2023-05-304562797ND
2023-05-304562800ND
2023-05-304562801ND
2023-05-304562799ND
2023-05-304562798ND
2023-05-304562802ND
2023-11-27380-72715-1ND
2023-11-27380-72715-2ND
2023-11-27380-72715-3ND
2023-11-27380-72715-4ND
2023-11-27380-72715-5ND
2023-11-27380-72715-6ND
2023-11-27380-72715-7ND