ZIP Code 35976
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.
17
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
298%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 170% of limit
Detected: 6.80 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 120% of limit
Detected: 4.80 ppt
ARAB WATER WORKS BOARD
AL0000934 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
GUNTERSVILLE WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD
AL0000943 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 | 6.80ppt | 170% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 12.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 8.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
NORTH MARSHALL UTILITIES
AL0000945 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.30ppt | 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 35976 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.