CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 31901

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS 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
1
Water System
848%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 848% of limit
Detected: 33.90 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 210% of limit
Detected: 8.40 ppt

COLUMBUS

GA2150000 High Risk
Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
Georgia
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
33.90ppt
848% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
8.40ppt
210% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
4.70ppt
47% of limit
10 pptBelow limit
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
9.60pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
9.10pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
8.30pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
5.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
5.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

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.

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