City overview · Russell County
PFAS in Phenix City, AL
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 4 public water systems serving the Phenix City area across 4 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Phenix City has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Phenix City
Across the 4 public water systems tested in the Phenix City area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.
By utility
02Water systems serving Phenix City
- High Risk
PHENIX CITY UTILITIES
6 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID AL0001142
- High Risk
RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
6 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID AL0001145
- High Risk
SMITHS WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
5 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID AL0000820
- High Risk
MACON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
2 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID AL0000867
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Phenix City area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.