NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
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.
7
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
53
ZIPs Served
Groundwater
Water Source
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 |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
07016 07023 07025 07027 07033 07036 07059 07060 07061 07062 07063 07066 07069 07076 07080 07083 07090 07091 07092 07203 07204 07921 07930 07977 07979 08502 08504 08512 08528 08536 08540 08541 08542 08543 08544 08550 08558 08648 08805 08807 08812 08822 08835 08836 08844 08846 08854 08869 08870 08875 08876 08880 08889
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
NJ2004002
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor