ZIP Code 08817
High RiskPFAS 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.
9
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
163%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 128% of limit
Detected: 5.10 ppt
EDISON WATER CO
NJ1205001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.10ppt | 128% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
NJ1225001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.50ppt | 163% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 14000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 08817 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.