NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SYSTEM
High Risk2 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.
7
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
24
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 11.90ppt | 298% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.60ppt | 140% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 7.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
35755 35950 35951 35956 35957 35959 35960 35961 35962 35963 35967 35968 35971 35973 35974 35975 35976 35978 35981 35983 35986 35988 35989 36775
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
AL0001422
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor