ZIP Code 75161
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 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
2
Above EPA Limits
3
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 |
ABLES SPRINGS SUD
TX1290010 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 | 8.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
COLLEGE MOUND SUD
TX1290012 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 | 5.50ppt | 138% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | 34% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 55.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 75161 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.