ZIP Code 35146
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.
10
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
123%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 123% of limit
Detected: 4.90 ppt
ODENVILLE (UTIL BOARD OF THE TOWN OF)
AL0001203 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.90ppt | 123% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 24.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 17.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 10.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SPRINGVILLE WATER WORKS
AL0001211 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.10ppt | 103% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 36.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 27.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 13.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 11.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 35146 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.