ZIP Code 21042
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.
8
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
250%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 250% of limit
Detected: 10.00 ppt
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MD1130003 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
1
State
Maryland
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 10.00ppt | 250% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid | 6.50ppt | 65% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 12800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 22.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 13.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.90ppt | No 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.