CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 92382

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS 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.

11
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
5913%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 5913% of limit
Detected: 236.50 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 955% of limit
Detected: 95.50 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 398% of limit
Detected: 15.90 ppt

RUNNING SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT

CA3610062 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
11
Above MCL
3
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
236.50ppt
5913% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
95.50ppt
955% of limit
10 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
15.90ppt
398% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
lithium
106000.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
19.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
14.40pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
12.80pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
11.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
Show 3 more compounds detected at low levels
PFPeS10.80 pptNo federal limit
PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid5.60 pptNo federal limit
PFHpS5.50 pptNo federal limit

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.

View raw EPA data →