ZIP Code 85353
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.
15
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
338%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 338% of limit
Detected: 13.50 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 293% of limit
Detected: 11.70 ppt
PHOENIX CITY OF
AZ0407025 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Arizona
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 160000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 16.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
City of Avondale
AZ0407088 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
2
State
Arizona
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 13.50ppt | 338% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 11.70ppt | 293% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 9.40ppt | 94% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 114000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 17.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 15.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 12.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.70 ppt | No federal limit |
TOLLESON CITY OF
AZ0407101 Low LevelWater Type
MX
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Arizona
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 110000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 14.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 85353 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.