ZIP Code 20112
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
4 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
14
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
198%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 198% of limit
Detected: 7.90 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 158% of limit
Detected: 6.30 ppt
PWCSA - EAST
VA6153600 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.90ppt | 198% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.30ppt | 158% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 19.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 16.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 16.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
DALE CITY
VA6153625 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.10ppt | 178% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.70ppt | 143% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 21.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 18.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 18.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 20112 is served by 2 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.