CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 38834

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.

9
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
265%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 265% of limit
Detected: 10.60 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 218% of limit
Detected: 8.70 ppt

CITY OF CORINTH, MS

MS0020002 High Risk
Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
10.60ppt
265% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
8.70ppt
218% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
lithium
263000.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
10.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
4.30pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
3.60pptNo federal limitUnregulated

FARMINGTON WATER ASSOCIATION

MS0020003 Low Level
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
280000.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

ALCORN W/A #1-INDIAN SPRINGS

MS0020006 Low Level
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
58500.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

KOSSUTH W/A #3-PINE MOUNTAIN

MS0020007 Low Level
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
37000.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
Note: ZIP code 38834 is served by 4 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.

View raw EPA data →