ZIP Code 98038
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
6
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
215%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 215% of limit
Detected: 8.60 ppt
COVINGTON WATER DISTRICT
WA5341650 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
Washington
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 8.60ppt | 215% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 7.50ppt | 75% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 14.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
WA5341800 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Washington
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 12.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 98038 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.