ZIP Code 36092
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
725%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 450% of limit
Detected: 18.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 425% of limit
Detected: 17.00 ppt
HOLTVILLE WATER SYSTEM
AL0000540 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 | 18.00ppt | 450% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 17.00ppt | 425% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 62.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 31.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 18.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 12.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WETUMPKA WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD
AL0000551 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 | 29.00ppt | 725% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 19.00ppt | 475% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 82.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 30.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 19.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 7.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 36092 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.