ZIP Code 30710
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.
8
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
210%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 210% of limit
Detected: 8.40 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 210% of limit
Detected: 8.40 ppt
CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY
GA0470000 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
Georgia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 32.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
DALTON UTILITIES
GA3130000 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Georgia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.40ppt | 210% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 8.40ppt | 210% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 34.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 14.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 30710 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.