ZIP Code 90401
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
1 compound 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
1
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
115%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 115% of limit
Detected: 4.60 ppt
SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION
CA1910146 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
1
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.60ppt | 115% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 34800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 22.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 17.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.50ppt | 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.