Bullock County, AL
drinking water quality
9,901 residents · 3 public water systems · 2 ZIP codes
EPA sampled 2 of 3 public water systems here, together serving about 12,876 people. The highest reading was PFOA at 5.8 ng/L at Union Springs (UTLTY Bd Of The City Of). 1 of the sampled system was above a federal limit. Last sampled 9/9/2024.
What was found
| Compound | Highest result | Federal limit | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 5.8 ng/L | 4 ng/L | 1.4× |
What this means
PFAS are industrial chemicals that EPA describes as breaking down only very slowly in the environment. In April 2024 EPA set the first enforceable national limits: 4 ng/L for PFOA and PFOS, 10 ng/L for PFHxS, PFNA and GenX.
These figures are county-level and come from EPA’s sampling of public water systems. They describe the worst result found in the county, not what comes out of any particular tap — that depends on which system serves the address, and on the plumbing in the building. A private well is not covered by this programme at all.
ZIP codes in Bullock County
36029 · 36089
Readings are county-level, so every ZIP here shares the figure above. Search your ZIP on the map to see it in context.