ZIP Code 08701
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.
13
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
288%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 188% of limit
Detected: 7.50 ppt
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH
NJ1345001 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.50ppt | 188% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 10200.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 9.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 6.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
LAKEWOOD TWP MUA
NJ1514002 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 11.50ppt | 288% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 33.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 26.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 21.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 11.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 10.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 08701 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.