ZIP Code 75440
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.
13
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
203%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 203% of limit
Detected: 8.10 ppt
CASH SUD
TX1160018 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 8.10ppt | 203% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.70ppt | 47% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CITY OF EMORY
TX1900001 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.30ppt | 43% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
GOLDEN WSC
TX2500006 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 13800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
BRIGHT STAR-SALEM SUD
TX2500015 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 17000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 75440 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.