CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 36066

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS 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.

7
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
570%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 570% of limit
Detected: 22.80 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 480% of limit
Detected: 19.20 ppt

PRATTVILLE (WATER WORKS BOARD OF)

AL0000017 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
22.80ppt
570% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
19.20ppt
480% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
88.30pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
32.80pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
21.60pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
14.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
7.60pptNo federal limitUnregulated

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.

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