BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS BOARD
Moderate5 PFAS compounds detected at measurable levels
All detected PFAS are below the EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels set in April 2024.
5
PFAS Detected
0
Above EPA Limits
49
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 11.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 5.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
35004 35005 35023 35060 35061 35062 35064 35068 35071 35073 35080 35091 35094 35116 35118 35126 35127 35133 35172 35180 35203 35204 35205 35206 35207 35208 35209 35210 35211 35212 35213 35214 35215 35216 35217 35218 35221 35222 35223 35224 35226 35228 35233 35234 35235 35242 35243 35244 35294
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
AL0000738
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor