ZIP Code 35128
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
4 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.
19
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
775%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 775% of limit
Detected: 31.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 525% of limit
Detected: 21.00 ppt
STERRETT-VANDIVER WATER SYSTEM
AL0001164 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 31.00ppt | 775% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 21.00ppt | 525% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 110.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 33.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 23.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 14.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 9.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PELL CITY WATER WORKS
AL0001204 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 15.00ppt | 375% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.50ppt | 138% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 94.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 47.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 24.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 20.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
COOK SPRINGS WATER AUTHORITY
AL0001434 ModerateWater Type
MX
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.00ppt | 100% of limit
| 4 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 24.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 13.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 35128 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.