ZIP Code 36830
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.
8
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
400%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 400% of limit
Detected: 16.00 ppt
LOACHAPOKA WATER AUTHORITY
AL0000814 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 16.00ppt | 400% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.00ppt | 30% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
MACON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
AL0000867 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
1
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 36830 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.