ZIP Code 90720
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.
9
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
400%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 325% of limit
Detected: 13.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 203% of limit
Detected: 8.10 ppt
GSWC - ARTESIA
CA1910004 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
1
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 13.00ppt | 325% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | 34% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY
CA3010022 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 16.00ppt | 400% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.10ppt | 203% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 9.30ppt | 93% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 34293.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
CA3010041 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 35481.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 90720 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.