ZIP Code 07009
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
4 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.
11
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
1058%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 185% of limit
Detected: 7.40 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 305% of limit
Detected: 12.20 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 113% of limit
Detected: 11.30 ppt
CEDAR GROVE WATER DEPT
NJ0704001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.40ppt | 185% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.00ppt | 100% of limit
| 4 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.00ppt | 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 |
Note: ZIP code 07009 is served by 2 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.