ZIP Code 07006
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
10 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.
32
PFAS Detected
10
Above EPA Limits
5
Water Systems
1058%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 385% of limit
Detected: 15.40 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 175% of limit
Detected: 7.00 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 113% of limit
Detected: 11.30 ppt
CALDWELL WATER DEPT
NJ0703001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 15.40ppt | 385% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | 48% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 9120.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
FAIRFIELD WATER DEPT
NJ0707001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
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 | 7.00ppt | 175% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.20ppt | 32% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 10.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
NORTH CALDWELL WATER DEP
NJ0715001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.90ppt | 223% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.20ppt | 130% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
VERONA WATER DEPARTMENT
NJ0720001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
3
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 42.30ppt | 1058% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 12.20ppt | 305% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 11.30ppt | 113% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WEST CALDWELL WATER DEPARTMENT
NJ0721001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.30ppt | 208% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.50ppt | 138% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 07006 is served by 5 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.