ZIP Code 27317
High RiskPFAS 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.
16
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
408%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 408% of limit
Detected: 16.30 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 255% of limit
Detected: 10.20 ppt
ASHEBORO, CITY OF
NC0276010 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 16.30ppt | 408% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 10.20ppt | 255% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.50ppt | 45% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 8.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
RANDLEMAN, CITY OF
NC0276015 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 14.10ppt | 353% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 11.40ppt | 285% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.20ppt | 42% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 13.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 11.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 9.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 27317 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.