ZIP Code 02048
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
4 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.
9
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
300%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 300% of limit
Detected: 12.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 165% of limit
Detected: 6.60 ppt
ATTLEBORO WATER DEPT
MA4016000 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
Massachusetts
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 12.00ppt | 300% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.60ppt | 165% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.80ppt | 38% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
MANSFIELD WATER DIVISION
MA4167000 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
2
State
Massachusetts
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.20ppt | 155% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.30ppt | 108% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | 31% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 02048 is served by 2 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.