ZIP Code 28304
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
9 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.
24
PFAS Detected
9
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
833%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 545% of limit
Detected: 21.80 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 275% of limit
Detected: 11.00 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 191% of limit
Detected: 19.10 ppt
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM
NC0326010 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
3
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 21.80ppt | 545% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 11.00ppt | 275% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 19.10ppt | 191% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 21.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 18.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 12.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 7.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 7.00 ppt | No federal limit |
BROOKWOOD COMM WTR SYSTEM
NC0326127 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
3
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 33.30ppt | 833% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 27.50ppt | 688% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 25.60ppt | 256% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 63.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 15.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 15.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 9.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CLIFFDALE WEST
NC0326332 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
3
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 19.50ppt | 488% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 16.30ppt | 408% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 12.50ppt | 125% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 10.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 10.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 8.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 28304 is served by 3 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.