Table 3 PFOS and PFOA uptake through consumption of drinking water and fish and fish products
Substance and percentage of uptake from drinking water | Uptake from drinking water | Uptake from average consumption of fish and fish products (ng/kg BW/day) | Uptake from high consumption of fish and fish products (ng/kg BW/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.24 | 45 to 58 | 140 to 230 |
Percentage of uptake from drinking water | Â | 0.4% to 0.5% | 0.1% to 0.2% |
PFOA | 0.31 | 1.7 to 2.1 | 4.5 to 7.5 |
Percentage of uptake from drinking water | Â | 15% to 18% | 4% to 7% |