ZIP Code 07936
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
5 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.
18
PFAS Detected
5
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
313%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 228% of limit
Detected: 9.10 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 153% of limit
Detected: 6.10 ppt
NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
NJ0712001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 9.10ppt | 228% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.10ppt | 153% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.60ppt | 36% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 28200.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 27.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 11.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT
NJ1410001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 11.00ppt | 275% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 7.90ppt | 198% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.20ppt | 52% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 11.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
FLORHAM PARK WATER DEPT
NJ1411001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 12.50ppt | 313% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 7.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 07936 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.