CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MD
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.
8
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
1
ZIP Served
Groundwater
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 12.40ppt | 310% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.90ppt | 173% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.20ppt | 42% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 66.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 24.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 20.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 8.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
MD0060015
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor