ZIP Code 89502
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.
12
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
500%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 500% of limit
Detected: 20.00 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 150% of limit
Detected: 15.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 138% of limit
Detected: 5.50 ppt
TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY
NV0000190 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
3
State
Nevada
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 20.00ppt | 500% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 15.00ppt | 150% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.50ppt | 138% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 100000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 13.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 12.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.90 ppt | No federal limit |
GREAT BASIN WATER CO COLD SPRINGS
NV0000207 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Nevada
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 89502 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.