ZIP Code 24517
Low Level2
PFAS Detected
0
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
62%
Highest % of MCL
ALTAVISTA, TOWN OF
VA5031050 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HFPO-DA GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid) | 6.20ppt | 62% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.60ppt | 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.