CheckPFAS

AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM

High Risk
PWSID: PA1460073 Pennsylvania Surface Water

3 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.

10
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
106
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
12.60ppt
315% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
9.20ppt
230% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFNA
Perfluorononanoic acid
12.00ppt
120% of limit
10 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
7.70ppt
77% of limit
10 pptBelow limit
lithium
15700.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
21.80pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
17.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
10.10pptNo federal limitUnregulated
Show 2 more compounds detected at low levels
PFBSPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid9.50 pptNo federal limit
PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid6.90 pptNo federal limit

ZIP Codes Served by This Utility

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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
PA1460073
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor