Most Contaminated US Water Systems: PFAS, Lead & Violations

US public water systems ranked nationally across three dimensions of drinking-water contamination, from official EPA data: PFAS forever chemicals, Lead & Copper Rule results, and EPA health-based violations. PFAS readings are historical peaks (largely EPA UCMR3, 2013-2015 – the most recent nationwide round with systems above 4 ppt); lead and violation figures are the most severe on record per system.

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Highest recorded PFAS levels (ppt) – historical peaks

Highest lead results (ppb) – Lead & Copper Rule

Most EPA health-based violations on record