ZIP Code 90262
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.
7
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
575%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 575% of limit
Detected: 23.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 195% of limit
Detected: 7.80 ppt
LYNWOOD-CITY, WATER DEPT.
CA1910079 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
2
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 23.00ppt | 575% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.80ppt | 195% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.10ppt | 61% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
LIBERTY UTILITIES - LYNWOOD
CA1910161 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
2
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 17.00ppt | 425% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.00ppt | 125% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | 48% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
Note: ZIP code 90262 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.