CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 95340

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS 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.

4
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
223%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 223% of limit
Detected: 8.90 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 153% of limit
Detected: 6.10 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 150% of limit
Detected: 15.00 ppt
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CITY OF MERCED

CA2410009 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
3
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
8.90ppt
223% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
6.10ppt
153% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
15.00ppt
150% of limit
10 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
4.80pptNo federal limit—Unregulated

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.

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