ZIP Code 44420
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.
15
PFAS Detected
5
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
530%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 503% of limit
Detected: 20.10 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 103% of limit
Detected: 10.30 ppt
GIRARD CITY PWS
OH7801103 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 20.10ppt | 503% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 10.30ppt | 103% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
MCDONALD VILLAGE PWS
OH7802003 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
2
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 21.20ppt | 530% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 10.20ppt | 102% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
TRUMBULL CO.-SOUTHEAST PWS
OH7803203 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 9.10ppt | 228% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.00ppt | 100% of limit
| 4 ppt | Below limit |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.20ppt | 42% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 44420 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.