CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 07456

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS above EPA limits detected

2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.

8
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
308%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 308% of limit
Detected: 12.30 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 220% of limit
Detected: 8.80 ppt

RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT

NJ1611002 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
12.30ppt
308% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
8.80ppt
220% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
3.10ppt
31% of limit
10 pptBelow limit
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
9.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
8.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
5.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
5.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
3.60pptNo federal limitUnregulated

Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.

UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.

Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.

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