PFAS Testing Services
Per–and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, known by many acronyms (PFOA, PFOS, C-8, now collectively being referred to as PFAS and "Forever Chemicals") are present in many common commercial and household items, including nonstick kitchenware, fabrics, cosmetics, firefighting foam, and more.
DoD facilities, chemical plants and fire stations are where most PFAS investigations have been focused, but with the CDC indicating that measurable levels of PFAS are likely found in the bloodstream of every American, and concerning health effects still being studied, many PFAS experts say we’ve only scratched the surface of this issue.
ARA's scientists and partners are committed to staying on top of the latest scientific information, methods, limits and changes, so that you can focus on your projects knowing you have the best PFAS resource in your corner. If you have any questions about PFAS testing, how to test for PFAS, or where PFAS is found, give us a call or send an email today. ARA is your resource for NH PFAS testing.
ARA provides drinking water analysis for PFAS via method 537.1, as well as testing for PFAS by LC-MS/MS, using quantitation by isotope dilution. This method employs a solid phase extraction (SPE) followed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for the determination of select per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in both potable and non-potable water matrices.
ARA provides PFAS testing for the following compounds:
Click Here to View this list with the Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CASRN)
- HFPO-DA 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-
heptafluoropropoxy) propanoic acid (GenX acid) - NEtFOSAA N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid
- NMeFOSAA N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid
- PFBS Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
- PFDA Perfluorodecanoic acid
- PFDoA Perfluorododecanoic acid
- PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid
- PFHxS Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid
- PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid
- PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid
- PFOS Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
- PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid
- PFTA Perfluorotetradecanoic acid
- PFTrDA Perfluorotridecanoic acid
- PFUnA Perfluoroundecanoic acid
- 11Cl-PF3OUdS 11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid
- 9Cl-PF3ONS 9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid
- ADONA 4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid
Sample integrity is of the utmost importance when collecting your PFAS samples. Please help avoid trace or cross contamination of PFAS by adhering to the guidelines set forth by your state environmental services department. The NHDES PFAS sampling guidelines can be found here:
https://www4.des.state.nh.us/nh-pfas-investigation/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/201905_Sample-Collection-Guidance-2.pdf
Residential customers please note: ARA is a New Hampshire-based lab, and we are not certified to accept drinking water samples outside of New England. If you are not within a reasonable driving distance of our lab in Portsmouth, NH, please visit the Department of Environmental Services website for your state to find a certified lab in your geographical area.
If you want to know how to test for PFAS in water or would like a PFAS Testing Kit, contact ARA with questions.
Not everyone needs to test for PFAS. Follow your state’or town's water testing guidelines, If you are near a contaminated site, or have a specific concern, you can and should request additional testing.
As always, ARA encourages everyone with a private well to test their water every few years, regardless of what’s going on in the news. If you have concerns about PFAS or would like to know how to test your water for PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, C8, etc.), contact ARA with questions.
PFAS are a class of man-made chemicals which have been widely used to make products more stain-resistant, waterproof and/or nonstick, such as:
- non-stick cookware
- stain-resistant furniture, carpets, clothing
- waterproof shoes, clothing, mattresses
- non-stick food packaging
- firefighting foam
PFAS Customers, we're certified!
ARA is certified for in-house PFAS analysis via method 537.1 as well as LC-MS/MS, using quantitation by isotope dilution.
PFAS Packages Available, call for pricing
Package One:
PFOS
PFOA
Package Two:
PFOS
PFOA
PFHxS
PFNA
Package Three:
HFPO-DA
NEtFOSAA Total
NMeFOSAA Total
PFBS
PFDA
PFDoA
PFHpA
PFHxS Total
PFHxA
PFNA
PFOS Total
PFOA Total
PFTeA
PFTrA
PFUnA
11CL-PF3OUdS
9CL-PF3ONS
ADONA
Click Here to View our PFAS analyte list with the Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CASRN)
NHDES Status Report on the Occurence of PFAS Contamination in NH with Table 1: NH PWS PFAS Water Quality Summary by Town: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/nh-pfas-investigation/wp-content/uploads/Statewide-PFAS-Occurence-Status-Report-12012020.pdf
Residential customers please note:
ARA is a New Hampshire-based lab, and we are not certified to accept drinking water samples outside of New England.
If you are not within driving distance of our lab in Portsmouth, NH, please visit the Department of Environmental Services website for your state to find a certified lab in your geographical area.
What are "Forever Chemicals?"
PFAS FAQs: Click Here to View Frequently Asked Questions about PFAS
More helpful PFAS weblinks:
NHDES: PFAS MCLs, reporting, monitoring & more.
USEPA Basic Information about PFAS
CDC's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease (ATSDR) provides health related info and studies for PFAS and other hazardous substances.