MACON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
High Risk1 PFAS compound(s) exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels
This utility has until 2029 to install treatment under the EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule. In the meantime, a point-of-use filter certified NSF/ANSI 58 for PFOA/PFOS provides reliable interim protection.
2
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
22
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
36029 36031 36039 36064 36075 36078 36083 36087 36089 36444 36801 36802 36803 36804 36830 36831 36832 36849 36860 36865 36866 36867
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
AL0000867
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor