ZIP Code 79601
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
3 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.
10
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
750%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 750% of limit
Detected: 30.00 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 324% of limit
Detected: 32.40 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 193% of limit
Detected: 7.70 ppt
CITY OF ABILENE
TX2210001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
10
Above MCL
3
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 30.00ppt | 750% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 32.40ppt | 324% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.70ppt | 193% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 48100.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 43.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 23.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 22.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 12.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 2 more compounds detected at low levels
| PFBSPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.20 ppt | No federal limit |
| PFPeS | 4.50 ppt | No federal limit |
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.