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CONTAMINANT

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

FOUND

Exceeding guidelines

STATES DETECTED

28

serves

15 million

utilities detected

275

states detected

18

serves

6.1 million

utilities detected

93

Overview

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.

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

National Standard Exists

Health Concerns:

  • Cancer

  • Harm to the immune system

  • Hormone disruption

  • Harm to fetal growth and child development

  • Harm to the liver

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6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) around the Country

UTILITIES REPORTING ABOVE HEALTH GUIDELINES UTILITIES WITH CONTAMINATION
State Utilities People Served Utilities People Served
Florida273,812,824293,888,198
Texas17195,256953,207,281
New York469,770141,689,702
Virginia71,577,57571,577,575
California215,27010821,556
North Carolina650,88234780,869
Alabama0010761,821
New Jersey0011466,481
Kentucky780,01710387,207
Georgia326,7675361,141
Wisconsin223,71611293,858
Rhode Island006220,623
Arkansas00596,741
Pennsylvania327,046475,546
Michigan275,509275,509
Massachusetts00258,080
Ohio240,809240,809
Utah337,251337,251
Kansas221,095335,675
Louisiana332,835332,835
Illinois00118,271
Tennessee00114,128
Maryland00113,200
Oregon110,298110,298
New Mexico0027,332
Washington0013,409
Mississippi11,18511,185
New Hampshire11121112

Utilities with the highest amounts of 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTSA) , 2018-2024

ALL UTILITIES
LARGE UTILITIES
Utility Location Tests Average level People served
North Bay Village, City ofNorth Bay Village, FL2 of 296.3 ppt8,317
City of Gonzales*Gonzales, TX1 of 874.6 ppt9,172
Gonzales County Water Supply CorporationGonzales, TX1 of 874.6 ppt8,781
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128Sugar Land, TX2 of 2260.2 ppt2,049
City of Sugar Land*Sugar Land, TX2 of 2260.2 ppt90,909
Bal Harbour VillageBal Harbour, FL2 of 246.3 ppt3,059
City of Miami BeachMiami Beach, FL1 of 244.5 ppt100,000
Fallbrook Utility DistrictHouston, TX1 of 334.7 ppt6,720
City of Pembroke PinesPembroke Pines, FL2 of 233.6 ppt187,459
City of Pompano BeachPompano Beach, FL1 of 231.0 ppt84,000
Miami Dade Water and Sewer Authority*Miami, FL2 of 728.3 ppt2,300,000
Hialeah GardensHialeah Gardens, FL2 of 728.3 ppt22,200
Surfside, Town ofSurfside, FL2 of 728.3 ppt5,744
West Miami, City ofWest Miami, FL2 of 728.3 ppt8,120
Indian Creek VillageMiami Beach, FL2 of 728.3 ppt86
Town Of MedleyMedley, FL2 of 728.3 ppt958
Virginia Gardens Village ofVirginia Gardens, FL2 of 728.3 ppt2,472
Cross Timbers Water Supply CorporationArgyle, TX1 of 1627.6 ppt7,880
BremenBremen, GA1 of 821.0 ppt6,200
Batavia City*Batavia, NY1 of 417.5 ppt21,970
Emmaus Borough Public Water*Emmaus, PA1 of 416.1 ppt14,000
Lca Emmaus Consecutive DivAllentown, PA1 of 416.1 ppt1,046
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 41Houston, TX1 of 415.7 ppt4,317
City of North Miami*North Miami, FL4 of 412.5 ppt88,349
City of HialeahHialeah, FL1 of 512.5 ppt238,000
Zanesville PWSZanesville, OH1 of 210.1 ppt29,381
Western Fleming Water District*Ewing, KY2 of 310.00 ppt4,262
Lake Livingston VillageAustin, TX1 of 29.25 ppt1,638
Martin County Water & Sewer District IWilliamston, NC1 of 19.00 ppt2,245
City of Hallandale BeachHallandale Beach, FL1 of 29.00 ppt40,000
Two Way Special Utility DistrictWhitesboro, TX1 of 118.83 ppt6,159
Champion Water District 1 (great Bend)Carthage, NY1 of 38.67 ppt400
Fort Drum*Fort Drum, NY1 of 38.67 ppt34,400
City of RosevilleRoseville, MI1 of 17.80 ppt47,299
Broadmoor Utilities Inc.Natchez, MS1 of 27.75 ppt1,185
Tequesta WTPTequesta, FL1 of 27.00 ppt15,500
Weston Municipal UtilitiesWeston, WI2 of 26.93 ppt15,045
Four Way Special Utility DistrictHuntington, TX1 of 86.83 ppt6,786
Pewaukee City Water and Sewer UtilityPewaukee, WI2 of 86.25 ppt8,671
Hopkinsville Water Environmental Authority*Hopkinsville, KY1 of 45.75 ppt41,350
Selma, Town ofSelma, NC1 of 35.67 ppt6,190
Pine Meadow Mutual Water*Oakley, UT2 of 145.57 ppt1,251
Mountain Regional Water Special Service District*Park City, UT2 of 145.57 ppt9,500
Nas Saufley FieldPensacola, FL4 of 545.02 ppt1,728
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority*Pensacola, FL4 of 545.02 ppt240,274
Assumption Parish Waterworks District 1*Napoleonville, LA1 of 35.00 ppt21,366
Ascension Consolidated Utility District 1Donaldsonville, LA1 of 35.00 ppt1,869
Bear Valley Joint Authority*St Thomas, PA1 of 24.85 ppt12,000
Bay Harbor Islands, Town ofBay Harbor Islands, FL1 of 24.80 ppt6,000
City of Fort Lauderdale*Ft Lauderdale, FL1 of 34.33 ppt182,245

* This water utility supplies finished drinking water to at least one other water utility. The purchasing utility is not required to test for or report 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) , but it likely has the contaminant in its water supply.

UtilityLocationTestsAverage levelPeople served
City of Sugar Land*Sugar Land, TX2 of 2260.2 ppt90,909
City of Miami BeachMiami Beach, FL1 of 244.5 ppt100,000
City of Pembroke PinesPembroke Pines, FL2 of 233.6 ppt187,459
City of Pompano BeachPompano Beach, FL1 of 231.0 ppt84,000
Miami Dade Water and Sewer Authority*Miami, FL2 of 728.3 ppt2,300,000
Hialeah GardensHialeah Gardens, FL2 of 728.3 ppt22,200
Batavia City*Batavia, NY1 of 417.5 ppt21,970
Emmaus Borough Public Water*Emmaus, PA1 of 416.1 ppt14,000
City of North Miami*North Miami, FL4 of 412.5 ppt88,349
City of HialeahHialeah, FL1 of 512.5 ppt238,000
Zanesville PWSZanesville, OH1 of 210.1 ppt29,381
City of Hallandale BeachHallandale Beach, FL1 of 29.00 ppt40,000
Fort Drum*Fort Drum, NY1 of 38.67 ppt34,400
City of RosevilleRoseville, MI1 of 17.80 ppt47,299
Tequesta WTPTequesta, FL1 of 27.00 ppt15,500
Weston Municipal UtilitiesWeston, WI2 of 26.93 ppt15,045
Hopkinsville Water Environmental Authority*Hopkinsville, KY1 of 45.75 ppt41,350
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority*Pensacola, FL4 of 545.02 ppt240,274
Assumption Parish Waterworks District 1*Napoleonville, LA1 of 35.00 ppt21,366
Bear Valley Joint Authority*St Thomas, PA1 of 24.85 ppt12,000
City of Wilton ManorsWilton Manors, FL1 of 34.33 ppt12,531
City of Fort Lauderdale*Ft Lauderdale, FL1 of 34.33 ppt182,245
City of Oakland ParkOakland Park, FL1 of 34.33 ppt27,984
FitzgeraldFitzgerald, GA1 of 44.25 ppt15,394
City of Hollywood*Hollywood, FL1 of 24.20 ppt147,566
Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) 3B/CMiramar, FL1 of 24.20 ppt32,650
Harrisburg*Harrisburg, NC1 of 13.90 ppt19,439
Ithaca Town WDIthaca, NY1 of 33.83 ppt13,000
City of Hays*Hays, KS1 of 23.50 ppt20,795
HerndonHerndon, VA4 of 123.17 ppt24,601
City of AlexandriaAlexandria, VA4 of 123.17 ppt159,200
Dale City*Hopewell, VA4 of 123.17 ppt72,062
Town of ViennaVienna, VA4 of 123.17 ppt30,000
East End Service Area - Prince William County Service AuthorityWoodbridge, VA4 of 123.17 ppt168,747
Fairfax County Water Authority*Herndon, VA4 of 123.17 ppt1,121,613
City of Coconut CreekCoconut Creek, FL1 of 23.15 ppt54,000
Allen ParkAllen Park, MI1 of 43.00 ppt28,210
Bear Creek Special Utility DistrictLavon, TX1 of 63.00 ppt10,518
Molalla, City OfMolalla, OR1 of 42.83 ppt10,298
Fruitridge Vista Water Company*Sacramento, CA1 of 182.56 ppt15,167
Brevard, City ofBrevard, NC1 of 52.52 ppt10,686
Farmington City Water SystemOgden, UT1 of 122.50 ppt26,500
Urbana City PWSUrbana, OH1 of 42.45 ppt11,428
Lawrenceburg Water & Sewer Department*Lawrenceburg, KY1 of 42.30 ppt14,748
Wickson Creek SUD*Bryan, TX1 of 62.12 ppt15,000
West Wilkes Water Association IncMillers Creek, NC1 of 42.05 ppt12,202
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142Houston, TX1 of 41.98 ppt11,595
Eastern Pines Water CorpGreenville, NC1 of 11.80 ppt22,230
Bell Arthur Water CorporationBell Arthur, NC1 of 11.80 ppt10,635
City of KinstonKinston, NC1 of 11.80 ppt27,475

* This water utility supplies finished drinking water to at least one other water utility. The purchasing utility is not required to test for or report 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) , but it likely has the contaminant in its water supply.

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