ZIP Code 34476
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
5 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.
14
PFAS Detected
5
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
210%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 160% of limit
Detected: 6.40 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 155% of limit
Detected: 6.20 ppt
OCALA HEIGHTS S/D
FL3424651 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.40ppt | 160% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.20ppt | 155% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.30ppt | 43% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ON TOP OF THE WORLD COMMUNITIES, LLC
FL6424619 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 | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SPRUCE CREEK UTILITY CO INC.
FL6424652 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 8.40ppt | 210% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.10ppt | 103% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 34476 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.