ZIP Code 36769
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.
15
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
375%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 343% of limit
Detected: 13.70 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 210% of limit
Detected: 8.40 ppt
PINE HILL WATER DEPARTMENT
AL0001393 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 | 13.70ppt | 343% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.40ppt | 210% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 39.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 14.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 12.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SOUTH MARENGO CO WATER & FIRE PRO AUTH
AL0001439 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 15.00ppt | 375% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 9.20ppt | 230% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 19000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 33.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 13.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 36769 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.