ZIP Code 76520
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.
12
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
115%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 115% of limit
Detected: 4.60 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 113% of limit
Detected: 4.50 ppt
CITY OF CAMERON
TX1660001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
11
Above MCL
2
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.60ppt | 115% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.50ppt | 113% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.60ppt | 36% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 11600.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 339.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 92.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 36.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 26.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 3 more compounds detected at low levels
| NFDHA | 20.70 ppt | No federal limit |
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 9.60 ppt | No federal limit |
| PFBSPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 9.50 ppt | No federal limit |
SOUTHWEST MILAM WSC
TX1660015 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 | 21000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 76520 is served by 2 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.