ZIP Code 26070
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.
10
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
115%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 103% of limit
Detected: 4.10 ppt
FOLLANSBEE HOOVERSON HEIGHTS
WV3300512 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
West Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WASHINGTON PIKE PSD
WV3300515 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
1
State
West Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.10ppt | 103% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.10ppt | 51% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WELLSBURG, CITY OF
WV3300517 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
West Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.60ppt | 115% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.20ppt | 52% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 26070 is served by 3 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.