ZIP Code 08759
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
3 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.
7
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
133%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 133% of limit
Detected: 5.30 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 128% of limit
Detected: 5.10 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 113% of limit
Detected: 11.30 ppt
MANCHESTER TWP WATER UTILITY - WESTERN
NJ1518004 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
3
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.30ppt | 133% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.10ppt | 128% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 11.30ppt | 113% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
MANCHESTER TWP WATER UTILITY - EASTERN
NJ1518005 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 08759 is served by 2 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.