ZIP Code 75160
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
3 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.
20
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
5
Water Systems
260%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 260% of limit
Detected: 10.40 ppt
CITY OF TERRELL
TX1290006 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 10.40ppt | 260% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.10ppt | 41% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 10.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 8.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
GASTONIA SCURRY SUD
TX1290015 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.30ppt | 108% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | 31% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
HIGH POINT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
TX1290016 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.00ppt | 30% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ROSE HILL SUD
TX1290023 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
TALTY SUD
TX1290025 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 37.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 9.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 75160 is served by 5 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.