PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION
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.
8
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
25
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 11.50ppt | 288% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 7.70ppt | 193% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.20ppt | 32% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 11.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
07011 07012 07013 07014 07015 07055 07424 07501 07502 07503 07504 07505 07508 07509 07510 07511 07512 07513 07514 07522 07524 07533 07538 07543 07544
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
NJ1605002
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor