PFAS ("forever chemicals") · 2024
PFOA in South Bend, IN tap water
South Bend, IN's 2024 PFOA measurement is below the federal limit.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Range of Concentrations Found | 0–10 ng/L | None set |
Average Concentration Found | 1.5 ng/L | None set |
Verbatim from South Bend, IN's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products.
Linked to cancer, liver damage, and immune effects; the EPA set an enforceable limit of 4 parts per trillion.
How South Bend, IN compares
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People also ask
+Is there PFOA in South Bend, IN tap water?
Yes — South Bend, IN's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists PFOA at 1.5 ng/L. South Bend, IN's 2024 PFOA measurement is below the federal limit.
+What's the federal limit for PFOA in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for PFOA. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is PFOA?
Perfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. Linked to cancer, liver damage, and immune effects; the EPA set an enforceable limit of 4 parts per trillion.
+Where does this PFOA measurement come from?
This page reproduces the PFOA entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the South Bend, IN 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/in/south-bend/2024/source.