NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
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
37
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 9.10ppt | 228% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.10ppt | 153% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.60ppt | 36% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 28200.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 27.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 11.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
07039 07040 07041 07044 07052 07059 07069 07078 07079 07081 07083 07088 07111 07869 07901 07920 07921 07922 07924 07926 07928 07930 07931 07932 07933 07934 07935 07936 07938 07939 07940 07945 07946 07960 07974 07978 07980
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
NJ0712001
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor