PFAS Detections in Alabama ZIP Codes — 2026

Out of 268 ZIP codes with data in Alabama, these are the highest-ranked areas for pfas status. See also: National ZIP Codes with PFAS Detections in Water | All Alabama Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	268
Highest value	0.2 ppt
Median value	0.0 ppt
State	Alabama

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	PFAS Status	Safety Score
1	36561	Orange Beach	AL	0.2 ppt	72/100
2	35901	Gadsden	AL	0.2 ppt	59/100
3	35903	Gadsden	AL	0.2 ppt	59/100
4	35904	Gadsden	AL	0.2 ppt	59/100
5	35905	Gadsden	AL	0.2 ppt	59/100
6	35906	Rainbow City	AL	0.2 ppt	58/100
7	35907	Gadsden	AL	0.2 ppt	66/100
8	35954	Attalla	AL	0.1 ppt	56/100
9	35961	Collinsville	AL	0.1 ppt	—
10	35952	Altoona	AL	0.1 ppt	62/100
11	35956	Boaz	AL	0.1 ppt	63/100
12	35957	Boaz	AL	0.1 ppt	—
13	35972	Gallant	AL	0.1 ppt	66/100
14	35043	Chelsea	AL	0.1 ppt	66/100
15	35051	Columbiana	AL	0.1 ppt	63/100
16	35078	Harpersville	AL	0.1 ppt	56/100
17	35147	Sterrett	AL	0.1 ppt	55/100
18	35178	Vincent	AL	0.1 ppt	56/100
19	35186	Wilsonville	AL	0.1 ppt	67/100
20	35242	Birmingham	AL	0.1 ppt	65/100
21	35128	Pell City	AL	0.1 ppt	—
22	35176	Vandiver	AL	0.1 ppt	65/100
23	35125	Pell City	AL	0.1 ppt	—
24	36066	Prattville	AL	0.1 ppt	—
25	36067	Prattville	AL	0.1 ppt	—
26	35007	Alabaster	AL	0.1 ppt	60/100
27	35040	Calera	AL	0.1 ppt	60/100
28	35045	Clanton	AL	0.1 ppt	—
29	35046	Clanton	AL	0.1 ppt	—
30	35080	Helena	AL	0.1 ppt	64/100
31	35114	Maylene	AL	0.1 ppt	66/100
32	35115	Montevallo	AL	0.1 ppt	60/100
33	36092	Wetumpka	AL	0.1 ppt	61/100
34	36051	Marbury	AL	0.1 ppt	—
35	36054	Millbrook	AL	0.1 ppt	60/100
36	35124	Pelham	AL	0.1 ppt	64/100
37	36022	Deatsville	AL	0.1 ppt	57/100
38	35094	Leeds	AL	0.1 ppt	—
39	35210	Birmingham	AL	0.1 ppt	57/100
40	35213	Birmingham	AL	0.1 ppt	57/100
41	35951	Albertville	AL	0.1 ppt	—
42	35962	Crossville	AL	0.1 ppt	—
43	35963	Dawson	AL	0.1 ppt	—
44	36784	Thomasville	AL	0.0 ppt	—
45	36726	Camden	AL	0.0 ppt	—
46	36769	Pine Hill	AL	0.0 ppt	—
47	35616	Cherokee	AL	0.0 ppt	—
48	35646	Leighton	AL	0.0 ppt	—
49	35653	Russellville	AL	0.0 ppt	—
50	35661	Muscle Shoals	AL	0.0 ppt	—
51	35672	Town Creek	AL	0.0 ppt	—
52	35674	Tuscumbia	AL	0.0 ppt	—
53	35146	Springville	AL	0.0 ppt	—
54	36722	Arlington	AL	0.0 ppt	—
55	36541	Grand Bay	AL	0.0 ppt	76/100
56	35611	Athens	AL	0.0 ppt	—
57	35613	Athens	AL	0.0 ppt	—
58	35614	Athens	AL	0.0 ppt	—
59	35620	Elkmont	AL	0.0 ppt	—
60	35647	Lester	AL	0.0 ppt	—
61	35652	Rogersville	AL	0.0 ppt	—
62	35671	Tanner	AL	0.0 ppt	—
63	35749	Harvest	AL	0.0 ppt	39/100
64	35756	Madison	AL	0.0 ppt	—
65	35758	Madison	AL	0.0 ppt	45/100
66	35004	Moody	AL	0.0 ppt	—
67	35120	Odenville	AL	0.0 ppt	—
68	35173	Trussville	AL	0.0 ppt	56/100
69	35953	Ashville	AL	0.0 ppt	—
70	35112	Margaret	AL	0.0 ppt	—
71	35634	Florence	AL	0.0 ppt	—
72	35660	Sheffield	AL	0.0 ppt	—
73	35654	Russellville	AL	0.0 ppt	—
74	36451	Grove Hill	AL	0.0 ppt	—
75	35630	Florence	AL	0.0 ppt	—
76	35633	Florence	AL	0.0 ppt	—
77	35645	Killen	AL	0.0 ppt	—
78	35677	Waterloo	AL	0.0 ppt	—
79	36513	Calvert	AL	0.0 ppt	—
80	36522	Citronelle	AL	0.0 ppt	83/100
81	36556	Malcolm	AL	0.0 ppt	—
82	36575	Semmes	AL	0.0 ppt	83/100
83	36830	Auburn	AL	0.0 ppt	—
84	36832	Auburn	AL	0.0 ppt	—
85	36850	Camp Hill	AL	0.0 ppt	—
86	36879	Waverly	AL	0.0 ppt	—
87	36250	Alexandria	AL	0.0 ppt	—
88	36277	Weaver	AL	0.0 ppt	—
89	35014	Alpine	AL	0.0 ppt	—
90	35044	Childersburg	AL	0.0 ppt	—
91	35150	Sylacauga	AL	0.0 ppt	—
92	35151	Sylacauga	AL	0.0 ppt	—
93	35160	Talladega	AL	0.0 ppt	—
94	35581	Phil Campbell	AL	0.0 ppt	—
95	36532	Fairhope	AL	0.0 ppt	80/100
96	35022	Bessemer	AL	0.0 ppt	55/100
97	35601	Decatur	AL	0.0 ppt	61/100
98	35603	Decatur	AL	0.0 ppt	61/100
99	35622	Falkville	AL	0.0 ppt	59/100
100	35670	Somerville	AL	0.0 ppt	64/100

Methodology

PFAS detection data comes from EPA UCMR5 monitoring, state-level testing programs, and Consumer Confidence Reports. ZIP codes are ranked by maximum PFAS concentration detected. The EPA has set MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS individually. PFAS are persistent chemicals that do not break down in the environment.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-08-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are PFAS?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals used in non-stick coatings, firefighting foam, and food packaging since the 1940s. They are called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down naturally. PFAS are linked to cancer, liver damage, thyroid disease, and immune system suppression.

How can I remove PFAS from my water?

Reverse osmosis (RO) and granular activated carbon (GAC) filters are effective at removing most PFAS from drinking water. NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filters are recommended. Boiling water does NOT remove PFAS.