ZIP Code 36054
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.
14
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
475%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 453% of limit
Detected: 18.10 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 380% of limit
Detected: 15.20 ppt
MILLBROOK UTILITIES
AL0000539 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
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 | 18.10ppt | 453% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 15.20ppt | 380% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 65.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 23.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 15.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
TRI COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM
AL0000549 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 | 19.00ppt | 475% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 19.00ppt | 475% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 73.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 27.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 17.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 12.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 36054 is served by 2 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.