ZIP Code 35040
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
2
Water Systems
525%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 525% of limit
Detected: 21.00 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 475% of limit
Detected: 19.00 ppt
CHILTON WATER AUTHORITY
AL0000234 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 21800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ALABASTER WATER BOARD
AL0001148 High RiskWater Type
GU
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 21.00ppt | 525% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 19.00ppt | 475% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | 34% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 12400.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 85.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 33.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 19.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 14.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.50 ppt | No federal limit |
Note: ZIP code 35040 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.