ZIP Code 95828
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
7 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
7
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
1035%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 368% of limit
Detected: 14.70 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 108% of limit
Detected: 4.30 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 191% of limit
Detected: 19.10 ppt
CALAM - PARKWAY
CA3410017 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
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 | 14.70ppt | 368% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.30ppt | 108% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 9.80ppt | 98% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.70ppt | 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 |
FLORIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
CA3410033 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 11.80ppt | 295% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.60ppt | 165% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.50ppt | 55% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 9.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 95828 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.