ZIP Code 36784
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.
16
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
375%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 350% of limit
Detected: 14.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 223% of limit
Detected: 8.90 ppt
THOMASVILLE WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD
AL0000262 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 14.00ppt | 350% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.90ppt | 223% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 41.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 15.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SOUTH MARENGO CO WATER & FIRE PRO AUTH
AL0001439 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 | 15.00ppt | 375% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 9.20ppt | 230% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 19000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 33.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 13.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
MYRTLEWOOD WATER SYSTEM
AL0001506 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 32000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 36784 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.