ZIP Code 35043
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
1
Water System
693%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 693% of limit
Detected: 27.70 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 653% of limit
Detected: 26.10 ppt
SHELBY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
AL0001671 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 27.70ppt | 693% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 26.10ppt | 653% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | 34% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 113.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 47.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 28.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 21.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 9.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
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.