ZIP Code 24101
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.
7
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
223%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 223% of limit
Detected: 8.90 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 158% of limit
Detected: 6.30 ppt
WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY
VA2770900 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.90ppt | 223% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.30ppt | 158% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
HFPO-DA GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid) | 6.00ppt | 60% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 22800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WESTLAKE AREA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
VA5067244 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 24101 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.