ZIP Code 79821
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.
15
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
828%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 828% of limit
Detected: 33.10 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 728% of limit
Detected: 29.10 ppt
TOWN OF ANTHONY
TX0710001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 33.10ppt | 828% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 29.10ppt | 728% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.70ppt | 57% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 170000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 28.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 8.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
EL PASO WATER UTILITIES PUBLIC SERVICE B
TX0710002 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
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 | 8.50ppt | 213% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.50ppt | 55% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 115800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 79821 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.