ZIP Code 11560
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
2
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
296%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFNA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 296% of limit
Detected: 29.60 ppt
LOCUST VALLEY WD
NY2902833 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
1
State
New York
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid | 29.60ppt | 296% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.50ppt | 45% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
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.