PFAS ("forever chemicals") · 2024
PFOA in Dayton, OH tap water
Dayton, OH's 2024 PFOA level is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit — measured but not in violation.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average System-wide | 3.57 ng/L | None set |
Range System-wide | 0–4.2 ng/L | None set |
Verbatim from Dayton, OH'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 Dayton, OH compares
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People also ask
+Is there PFOA in Dayton, OH tap water?
Yes — Dayton, OH's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists PFOA at 3.57 ng/L. Dayton, OH's 2024 PFOA level is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit — measured but not in violation.
+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 Dayton, OH 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/oh/dayton/2024/source.