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ZIP Code 08857

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS 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.

10
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
233%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 173% of limit
Detected: 6.90 ppt
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OLD BRIDGE MUA

NJ1209002 High Risk
Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
6.90ppt
173% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
4.00ppt
100% of limit
4 pptBelow limit
lithium
21200.00pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
8.30pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
3.30pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
3.20pptNo federal limit—Unregulated

SAYREVILLE W DEPT

NJ1219001 High Risk
Water Type
GU
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
1
State
New Jersey
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
9.30ppt
233% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
lithium
11700.00pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
3.70pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
3.40pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
Note: ZIP code 08857 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.

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