CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 98338

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS 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.

3
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
215%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 215% of limit
Detected: 8.60 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 110% of limit
Detected: 4.40 ppt

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WA5325200 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
2
State
Washington
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
8.60ppt
215% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
4.40ppt
110% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
5.40pptNo federal limitUnregulated

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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