ZIP Code 97530
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.
8
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
334%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 334% of limit
Detected: 33.40 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 265% of limit
Detected: 10.60 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 233% of limit
Detected: 9.30 ppt
RUCH ELEMENTARY SD 549
OR4191508 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
3
State
Oregon
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 33.40ppt | 334% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 10.60ppt | 265% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 9.30ppt | 233% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 14.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 13.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 13.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeS | 9.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.70ppt | No 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.