NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN
High Risk2 PFAS compound(s) exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels
This utility has until 2029 to install treatment under the EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule. In the meantime, a point-of-use filter certified NSF/ANSI 58 for PFOA/PFOS provides reliable interim protection.
4
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
33
ZIPs Served
Groundwater
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.40ppt | 110% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.30ppt | 108% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
08002 08003 08004 08007 08010 08021 08026 08030 08031 08033 08034 08035 08043 08045 08049 08052 08054 08059 08061 08065 08075 08077 08078 08083 08084 08102 08103 08104 08105 08106 08107 08109 08110
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
NJ0327001
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor