ZIP Code 08822
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.
14
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
238%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 238% of limit
Detected: 9.50 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 195% of limit
Detected: 7.80 ppt
FLEMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT
NJ1009001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 9.50ppt | 238% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 7.80ppt | 195% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.50ppt | 35% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 60100.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
NJ2004002 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.50ppt | 188% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.80ppt | 170% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.60ppt | 36% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 36100.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 08822 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.