ZIP Code 33917
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.
13
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
148%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 130% of limit
Detected: 5.20 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 108% of limit
Detected: 4.30 ppt
CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES
FL5084100 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.20ppt | 130% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.30ppt | 108% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 6.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
LEE COUNTY UTILITIES
FL5364048 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.90ppt | 148% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.20ppt | 105% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 13.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 8.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 33917 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.