ZIP Code 08215
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 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.
9
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
273%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 273% of limit
Detected: 10.90 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 245% of limit
Detected: 9.80 ppt
EGG HARBOR CITY WATER DEPT
NJ0107001 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 | 10700.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY
NJ0119002 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 | 9.80ppt | 245% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 7.60ppt | 76% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 9300.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 9.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 08215 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.