CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 36451

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS above EPA limits detected

3 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
3
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
475%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 475% of limit
Detected: 19.00 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 140% of limit
Detected: 14.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 125% of limit
Detected: 5.00 ppt
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GROVE HILL WATER WORKS

AL0000255 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
3
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
19.00ppt
475% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
14.00ppt
140% of limit
10 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
5.00ppt
125% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
6.40pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
6.20pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
6.00pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
3.50pptNo 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.

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