ZIP Code 36867
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
5 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.
13
PFAS Detected
5
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
188%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 158% of limit
Detected: 6.30 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 148% of limit
Detected: 5.90 ppt
SMITHS WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
AL0000820 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.30ppt | 158% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.90ppt | 148% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
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 |
PHENIX CITY UTILITIES
AL0001142 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.50ppt | 188% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.80ppt | 170% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 36867 is served by 3 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.