ZIP Code 32159
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
10 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.
25
PFAS Detected
10
Above EPA Limits
5
Water Systems
810%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 208% of limit
Detected: 8.30 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 183% of limit
Detected: 7.30 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 241% of limit
Detected: 24.10 ppt
VILLAGES OF LAKE-SUMTER - WTPS 1, 3, ; 5
FL3350942 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 8.30ppt | 208% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.30ppt | 183% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | 48% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 11.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 10.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
LADY LAKE CENTRAL - WPS 1,2,3
FL3350977 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
3
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 32.40ppt | 810% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 24.10ppt | 241% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid | 4.00ppt | 40% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 20.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
HARBOR HILLS - 2 WTPS
FL3354781 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
1
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.70ppt | 143% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.30ppt | 63% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
OAKLAND HILLS
FL6604824 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.30ppt | 133% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.20ppt | 105% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS
FL6604862 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.60ppt | 115% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.50ppt | 113% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 32159 is served by 5 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.