ZIP Code 17501
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 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
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
125%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 125% of limit
Detected: 5.00 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 110% of limit
Detected: 4.40 ppt
AKRON BOROUGH
PA7360128 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.00ppt | 125% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.40ppt | 110% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 10500.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 12.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 5.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY
PA7360143 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 17501 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.