ZIP Code 35005
Moderate6
PFAS Detected
0
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
N/A
Highest % of MCL
BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS BOARD
AL0000738 ModerateWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 11.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 5.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
MULGA WATER WORKS AND GAS DEPARTMENT
AL0000755 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 35005 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.