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ZIP Code 18012

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS 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.

8
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
1063%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 1063% of limit
Detected: 42.50 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 1000% of limit
Detected: 40.00 ppt
PFNA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 211% of limit
Detected: 21.10 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 104% of limit
Detected: 10.40 ppt
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PALMERTON MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

PA3130012 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
4
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
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
11.80pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
11.40pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
10.60pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
6.50pptNo federal limit—Unregulated

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.

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