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CONTAMINANT

8:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (8:2 FTSA)

FOUND

Exceeding guidelines

STATES DETECTED

2

serves

2.5 million

utilities detected

13

states detected

2

serves

126,000

utilities detected

5

Overview

8:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (8:2 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 8:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (8:2 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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8:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (8:2 FTSA) around the Country

UTILITIES REPORTING ABOVE HEALTH GUIDELINES UTILITIES WITH CONTAMINATION
State Utilities People Served Utilities People Served
Florida3111,376112,456,956
Pennsylvania215,046215,046

Utilities with the highest amounts of 8:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (8:2 FTSA), 2018-2024

ALL UTILITIES
LARGE UTILITIES
Utility Location Tests Average level People served
Emmaus Borough Public Water*Emmaus, PA1 of 410.5 ppt14,000
Lca Emmaus Consecutive DivAllentown, PA1 of 410.5 ppt1,046
North Bay Village, City ofNorth Bay Village, FL1 of 25.35 ppt8,317
Bal Harbour VillageBal Harbour, FL1 of 23.70 ppt3,059
City of Miami BeachMiami Beach, FL1 of 22.65 ppt100,000
Bay Harbor Islands, Town ofBay Harbor Islands, FL1 of 71.17 ppt6,000
Indian Creek VillageMiami Beach, FL1 of 71.17 ppt86
Miami Dade Water and Sewer Authority*Miami, FL1 of 71.17 ppt2,300,000
Surfside, Town ofSurfside, FL1 of 71.17 ppt5,744
Town Of MedleyMedley, FL1 of 71.17 ppt958
Virginia Gardens Village ofVirginia Gardens, FL1 of 71.17 ppt2,472
West Miami, City ofWest Miami, FL1 of 71.17 ppt8,120
Hialeah GardensHialeah Gardens, FL1 of 71.17 ppt22,200

* 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 8:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (8:2 FTSA), but it likely has the contaminant in its water supply.

UtilityLocationTestsAverage levelPeople served
Emmaus Borough Public Water*Emmaus, PA1 of 410.5 ppt14,000
City of Miami BeachMiami Beach, FL1 of 22.65 ppt100,000
Miami Dade Water and Sewer Authority*Miami, FL1 of 71.17 ppt2,300,000
Hialeah GardensHialeah Gardens, FL1 of 71.17 ppt22,200

* 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 8:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (8:2 FTSA), but it likely has the contaminant in its water supply.

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