ZIP Code 76501
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.
14
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
123%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 123% of limit
Detected: 4.90 ppt
CITY OF TEMPLE
TX0140005 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 | 4.90ppt | 123% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.70ppt | 47% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
BELL MILAM FALLS WSC
TX0140007 Low LevelWater Type
MX
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 133000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
EAST BELL WSC
TX0140118 ModerateWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.50ppt | 45% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 150000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 76501 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.