ZIP Code 35654
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
3
Water Systems
475%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 425% of limit
Detected: 17.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 178% of limit
Detected: 7.10 ppt
LITTLEVILLE WATERWORKS
AL0000320 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 17.00ppt | 425% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.10ppt | 178% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 6.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SPRING VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY
AL0000329 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 19.00ppt | 475% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 11.00ppt | 275% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 9.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WEST LAWRENCE WATER COOP
AL0000801 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 10.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 35654 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.