ZIP Code 15009
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.
13
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
282%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 282% of limit
Detected: 28.20 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 175% of limit
Detected: 7.00 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 123% of limit
Detected: 4.90 ppt
BEAVER BORO MUNI AUTH
PA5040009 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
3
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 28.20ppt | 282% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.00ppt | 175% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.90ppt | 123% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 10300.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 15.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 9.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.40 ppt | No federal limit |
BRIGHTON TWP MUNI AUTH
PA5040017 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
1
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 11.90ppt | 119% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 15.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 15009 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.