PFAS ("forever chemicals") · 2026
Perfluorononanoic acid in City of Huntington Beach, CA tap water
City of Huntington Beach, CA's 2026 report shows Perfluorononanoic acid detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Highest single sample Source water | 2.8 NG/L | None set |
Average Source water | 1.3888888888888888 NG/L | None set |
Verbatim from City of Huntington Beach, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Perfluorononanoic acid
Perfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.'
Regulated by the EPA at 10 parts per trillion and included in the PFAS Hazard Index.
How City of Huntington Beach, CA compares
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People also ask
+Is there Perfluorononanoic acid in City of Huntington Beach, CA tap water?
Yes — City of Huntington Beach, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report lists Perfluorononanoic acid at 1.3888888888888888 NG/L. City of Huntington Beach, CA's 2026 report shows Perfluorononanoic acid detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Perfluorononanoic acid in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Perfluorononanoic acid. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Perfluorononanoic acid?
Perfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' Regulated by the EPA at 10 parts per trillion and included in the PFAS Hazard Index.
+Where does this Perfluorononanoic acid measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Perfluorononanoic acid entry from the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report published by the City of Huntington Beach, CA water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ca/huntington-beach/2026/source.