ZIP Code 95825
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
6 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.
21
PFAS Detected
6
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
1035%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 150% of limit
Detected: 6.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 433% of limit
Detected: 17.30 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 191% of limit
Detected: 19.10 ppt
SACRAMENTO SUBURBAN WATER DISTRICT
CA3410001 ModerateWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
0
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.80ppt | 58% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 60000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SCWA - ARDEN PARK VISTA
CA3410002 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 | 6.00ppt | 150% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN
CA3410020 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
3
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 41.40ppt | 1035% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 17.30ppt | 433% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 19.10ppt | 191% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 25400.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.40 ppt | No federal limit |
CALAM - ARDEN
CA3410045 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.00ppt | 150% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.00ppt | 150% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 7.90ppt | 79% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 95825 is served by 4 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.