ZIP Code 35160
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.
9
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
153%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 153% of limit
Detected: 6.10 ppt
OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD
AL0000162 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
1
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.10ppt | 153% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | 31% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF
AL0001260 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
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 |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.70ppt | 37% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
TALLADEGA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
AL0001685 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 15.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 11.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 35160 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.