ZIP Code 35957
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
7 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.
27
PFAS Detected
7
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
525%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 525% of limit
Detected: 21.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 425% of limit
Detected: 17.00 ppt
WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY
AL0000582 High RiskWater Type
MX
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 | 21.00ppt | 525% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 17.00ppt | 425% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 120.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 43.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 25.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 14.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 7.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
BOAZ WATER & SEWER BOARD
AL0000936 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 | 10.00ppt | 250% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.60ppt | 115% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SARDIS CITY WATER BOARD
AL0000947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.60ppt | 140% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 13.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SYSTEM
AL0001422 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 | 11.90ppt | 298% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.60ppt | 140% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 7.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 35957 is served by 4 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.