ZIP Code 79701
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.
7
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
115%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 115% of limit
Detected: 11.50 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 113% of limit
Detected: 4.50 ppt
CITY OF MIDLAND WATER PURIFICATION PLANT
TX1650001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 11.50ppt | 115% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.50ppt | 113% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 68800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 37.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
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.