ZIP Code 18969
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
3 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.
14
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
380%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 128% of limit
Detected: 5.10 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 380% of limit
Detected: 15.20 ppt
NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY
PA1460034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.10ppt | 128% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 23600.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
TELFORD BOROUGH AUTHORITY
PA1460050 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
10
Above MCL
2
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 15.20ppt | 380% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 14.90ppt | 373% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.50ppt | 55% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 30700.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 226.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 195.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 94.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 53.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 2 more compounds detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 43.50 ppt | No federal limit |
| PFBSPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.40 ppt | No federal limit |
Note: ZIP code 18969 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.