ZIP Code 07866
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
6 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.
22
PFAS Detected
6
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
355%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 300% of limit
Detected: 12.00 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 203% of limit
Detected: 8.10 ppt
DOVER WATER COMMISSION
NJ1409001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 12.00ppt | 300% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 8.10ppt | 203% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.60ppt | 56% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ROCKAWAY BORO WATER DEPT
NJ1434001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 14.20ppt | 355% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.50ppt | 163% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.40ppt | 64% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 6.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT
NJ1435002 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 12.00ppt | 300% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 9.40ppt | 235% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 7.10ppt | 71% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 07866 is served by 3 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.