ZIP Code 36078
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.
6
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
125%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 125% of limit
Detected: 5.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 120% of limit
Detected: 4.80 ppt
ECLECTIC WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD
AL0000533 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
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 | 5.00ppt | 125% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
FRIENDSHIP WATER WORKS
AL0000537 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
1
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.50ppt | 113% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
TALLASSEE WATER WORKS
AL0000548 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
1
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.90ppt | 123% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
MACON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
AL0000867 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
1
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 36078 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.