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ZIP Code 45005

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS above EPA limits detected

1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.

2
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
103%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 103% of limit
Detected: 4.10 ppt
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SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT

OH0903912 Low Level
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
3.10pptNo federal limit—Unregulated

FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM

OH8300412 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
1
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
4.10ppt
103% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
Note: ZIP code 45005 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.

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