ZIP Code 77005
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.
18
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
135%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 135% of limit
Detected: 5.40 ppt
CITY OF HOUSTON, TX
TX1010013 ModerateWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 33900.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 42.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 10.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
TX1010027 High RiskWater Type
MX
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
1
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.40ppt | 135% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.90ppt | 39% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 17900.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 10.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 8.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
RICE UNIVERSITY
TX1010908 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 | 3.50ppt | 35% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 22800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 28.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 77005 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.