PALMERTON MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
High Risk4 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.
8
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
ZIPs Served
Groundwater
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 42.50ppt | 1063% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 40.00ppt | 1000% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid | 21.10ppt | 211% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 10.40ppt | 104% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 11.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 11.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 10.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
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)
PA3130012
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor