ZIP Code 47201
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.
16
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
323%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 323% of limit
Detected: 12.90 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 263% of limit
Detected: 10.50 ppt
COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY
IN5203002 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
0
State
Indiana
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 16.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 9.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP.
IN5203008 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
0
State
Indiana
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 14.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
BROWN COUNTY WATER UTILITY
IN5207001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Indiana
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 12.90ppt | 323% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 10.50ppt | 263% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 185000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
JACKSON COUNTY WATER UTILITY
IN5236003 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
2
State
Indiana
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.00ppt | 150% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.10ppt | 128% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
Note: ZIP code 47201 is served by 4 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.