CheckPFAS

CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD

High Risk
PWSID: AL0000188 Alabama Surface Water

1 PFAS compound(s) exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels

This utility has until 2029 to install treatment under the EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule. In the meantime, a point-of-use filter certified NSF/ANSI 58 for PFOA/PFOS provides reliable interim protection.

6
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
0
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
5.20ppt
130% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
77.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
40.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
24.30pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
18.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
3.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
AL0000188
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor