Free Water Analysis

Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)

EWG Health Guideline
0.006 ppb
National Average
0.001 ppb
Detected In
18 utilities

Health Risks

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.

Filtration Methods

Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no

Utilities That Detected This Contaminant

Utility Name State Level Detected Status
Lincoln, City of AL 12.5 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Gadsden Water Works and Sewer Board AL 2.92 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Highland Water Authority AL 2.92 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Northeast Etowah County Water Co-op AL 2.92 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Whorton Bend Water Authority AL 2.92 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Ariton Water Works AL 2.2 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Satsuma Water Works AL 0.467 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Munford Water Authority Inc. AL 0.23 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Grove Hill Water Works AL 0.108 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Ardmore Water System AL 0.079 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Milford Water Company MA 0.059 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Westborough Water Department MA 0.024 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Abington/rockland Joint Water Works MA 0.015 ppt Exceeds Guideline View
Walpole Water Department MA 0.012 ppt Detected View
Peabody Water Department (MWRA) MA 0.009 ppt Detected View
Concord Water Department MA 0.008 ppt Detected View
Fort Drum NY 0.008 ppt Detected View
Acton Water Supply District MA 0.004 ppt Detected View