ZIP Code 08056
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
3 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.
7
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
733%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFNA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 733% of limit
Detected: 73.30 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 360% of limit
Detected: 14.40 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 223% of limit
Detected: 8.90 ppt
EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT
NJ0803001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
3
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid | 73.30ppt | 733% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 14.40ppt | 360% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 8.90ppt | 223% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 12000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH
NJ0824001 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 14300.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 08056 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.