ZIP Code 38834
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.
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 RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 263000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 10.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
FARMINGTON WATER ASSOCIATION
MS0020003 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 280000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ALCORN W/A #1-INDIAN SPRINGS
MS0020006 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 58500.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
KOSSUTH W/A #3-PINE MOUNTAIN
MS0020007 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 37000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
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.