ZIP Code 08102
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.
12
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
323%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 110% of limit
Detected: 4.40 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 108% of limit
Detected: 4.30 ppt
NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN
NJ0327001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
4
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 | 4.40ppt | 110% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.30ppt | 108% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CITY OF CAMDEN
NJ0408001 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 | 12.90ppt | 323% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 10.60ppt | 265% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid | 6.20ppt | 62% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 30100.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 08102 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.