National data view

PFAS system comparison map

Explore system-level EPA UCMR 5 technical-comparison patterns by state. Change the metric, then select a state to open its monitored-system summary.

Source EPA UCMR 5 Period 2023–2025 Scope Public water monitoring Release loading…

Monitoring patterns by state

Color reflects unique eligible community water systems with complete monitoring. It is not a population exposure or compliance map.

EPA UCMR 5 (2023–2025) · unique active community water systems with complete monitoring · January 2026 release

Interpretation

Darker color indicates a higher system-level value for the selected metric. It does not establish household service, exposure, or compliance.

Coverage

UCMR 5 did not comprehensively monitor every small system. Private wells are excluded, and unmonitored systems cannot be assumed negative.

Methods

Read the full methodology for cohort rules, sampling-location averages, comparisons, and limitations.