ZIP Code 36863
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
12
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
105%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 105% of limit
Detected: 4.20 ppt
EAST ALABAMA WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT
AL0000174 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
HUGULEY WATER AUTHORITY
AL0000177 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.20ppt | 105% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
LANETT WATER WORKS
AL0000179 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
0
State
Alabama
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 36863 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.