ZIP Code 34452
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
3 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.
7
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
625%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 228% of limit
Detected: 9.10 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 190% of limit
Detected: 19.00 ppt
INVERNESS WATER DEPT
FL6090861 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
1
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 9.10ppt | 228% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.00ppt | 60% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CITRUS CO UTL/CHARLES A. BLACK
FL6094948 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 25.00ppt | 625% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 19.00ppt | 190% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 13000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 34452 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.