HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES
High Risk2 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
2
Above EPA Limits
22
ZIPs Served
Groundwater
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 9.00ppt | 225% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.70ppt | 118% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
35801 35802 35803 35804 35805 35806 35807 35809 35810 35811 35812 35813 35814 35815 35816 35824 35893 35894 35895 35896 35897 35899
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
AL0000882
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor