ZIP Code 30742
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.
7
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 153% of limit
Detected: 6.10 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 113% of limit
Detected: 4.50 ppt
FORT OGLETHORPE
GA0470001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
Georgia
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 |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.50ppt | 113% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 20.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
TENNESSEE AMERICAN WATER
TN0000107 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
Tennessee
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 9.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 30742 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.