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ZIP Code 35124

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS 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
1
Water System
290%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 290% of limit
Detected: 11.60 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 140% of limit
Detected: 5.60 ppt
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PELHAM WATER WORKS

AL0001163 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
11.60ppt
290% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
5.60ppt
140% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
64.30pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
32.20pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
18.50pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
15.40pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
5.50pptNo federal limit—Unregulated

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.

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