ZIP Code 30161
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.
18
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
433%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 278% of limit
Detected: 11.10 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 230% of limit
Detected: 9.20 ppt
BARTOW COUNTY
GA0150001 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
0
State
Georgia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 14.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
FLOYD COUNTY
GA1150001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Georgia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 11.10ppt | 278% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 9.20ppt | 230% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 93.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 14.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ROME
GA1150002 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Georgia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 17.30ppt | 433% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 10.90ppt | 273% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 52.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 18.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 13.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 30161 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.