ZIP Code 07836
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
4 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
4
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
183%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 160% of limit
Detected: 6.40 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 125% of limit
Detected: 5.00 ppt
MOUNT OLIVE TWP W D MAIN
NJ1427005 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.40ppt | 160% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.00ppt | 125% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ITC
NJ1427017 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.30ppt | 183% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ROXBURY TWP W DEPT-SKY V
NJ1436004 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.10ppt | 103% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
Note: ZIP code 07836 is served by 3 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
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.