ZIP Code 78610
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.
22
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
5
Water Systems
120%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 120% of limit
Detected: 4.80 ppt
CITY OF BUDA
TX1050012 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 10100.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 17.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
GOFORTH SUD
TX1050019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 14200.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 15.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PLUM CREEK
TX1050028 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 19100.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CITY OF AUSTIN WATER & WASTEWATER
TX2270001 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 | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.20ppt | 62% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CREEDMOOR MAHA WSC
TX2270008 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 | 6.70ppt | 67% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 65500.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 78610 is served by 5 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.