ZIP Code 08857
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.
10
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
233%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 173% of limit
Detected: 6.90 ppt
OLD BRIDGE MUA
NJ1209002 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.90ppt | 173% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.00ppt | 100% of limit
| 4 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 21200.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SAYREVILLE W DEPT
NJ1219001 High RiskWater Type
GU
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 | 9.30ppt | 233% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 11700.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 08857 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.