ZIP Code 07950
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.
16
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
303%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 303% of limit
Detected: 12.10 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 170% of limit
Detected: 6.80 ppt
SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA
NJ1424001 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 | 12.10ppt | 303% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.80ppt | 170% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 7.10ppt | 71% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 15.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 10.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS WATER DEPARTMENT
NJ1429001 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 | 10.90ppt | 273% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 9.30ppt | 233% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 8.00ppt | 80% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 07950 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.