ZIP Code 07442
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.
10
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
575%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 575% of limit
Detected: 23.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 550% of limit
Detected: 22.00 ppt
OAKLAND WATER DEPT, NJ
NJ0242001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 23.00ppt | 575% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 22.00ppt | 550% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.00ppt | 40% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 15.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 8.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
POMPTON LAKES MUA
NJ1609001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 9.70ppt | 243% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
Note: ZIP code 07442 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.