ZIP Code 35023
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
3 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.
17
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
148%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 148% of limit
Detected: 5.90 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 105% of limit
Detected: 4.20 ppt
BESSEMER WATER SERVICE
AL0000737 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.90ppt | 148% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 11400.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
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 |
WARRIOR RIVER WATER AUTHORITY
AL0000763 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
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 |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.20ppt | 105% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 12700.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 35023 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.