ZIP Code 23665
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 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.
9
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
153%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 140% of limit
Detected: 5.60 ppt
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE
VA3650350 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
1
State
Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.60ppt | 140% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.10ppt | 41% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF
VA3700500 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.10ppt | 153% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.00ppt | 50% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 23665 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.