ZIP Code 08801
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.
9
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
305%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 305% of limit
Detected: 12.20 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 225% of limit
Detected: 9.00 ppt
CLINTON W DEPT
NJ1005001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 12.20ppt | 305% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 9.00ppt | 225% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 19300.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
HIGH BRIDGE W DEPT
NJ1014001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.90ppt | 123% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 08801 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.