PFAS Detections in New Jersey ZIP Codes — 2026

Out of 446 ZIP codes with data in New Jersey, these are the highest-ranked areas for pfas status. See also: National ZIP Codes with PFAS Detections in Water | All New Jersey Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	446
Highest value	0.1 ppt
Median value	0.0 ppt
State	New Jersey

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	PFAS Status	Safety Score
1	08020	Clarksboro	NJ	0.1 ppt	63/100
2	08056	Mickleton	NJ	0.1 ppt	83/100
3	08061	Mount Royal	NJ	0.1 ppt	63/100
4	07747	Matawan	NJ	0.1 ppt	64/100
5	07039	Livingston	NJ	0.0 ppt	54/100
6	07006	Caldwell	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
7	07009	Cedar Grove	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
8	07021	Essex Fells	NJ	0.0 ppt	68/100
9	07043	Montclair	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
10	07044	Verona	NJ	0.0 ppt	60/100
11	07052	West Orange	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
12	08560	Titusville	NJ	0.0 ppt	57/100
13	08023	Deepwater	NJ	0.0 ppt	63/100
14	08070	Pennsville	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
15	08701	Lakewood	NJ	0.0 ppt	85/100
16	07432	Midland Park	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
17	07450	Ridgewood	NJ	0.0 ppt	51/100
18	07452	Glen Rock	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
19	07481	Wyckoff	NJ	0.0 ppt	77/100
20	07423	Ho Ho Kus	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
21	07451	Ridgewood	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
22	07458	Saddle River	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
23	07040	Maplewood	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
24	07041	Millburn	NJ	0.0 ppt	42/100
25	07059	Warren	NJ	0.0 ppt	40/100
26	07069	Watchung	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
27	07078	Short Hills	NJ	0.0 ppt	73/100
28	07079	South Orange	NJ	0.0 ppt	71/100
29	07081	Springfield	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
30	07083	Union	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
31	07088	Vauxhall	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
32	07111	Irvington	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
33	07869	Randolph	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
34	07901	Summit	NJ	0.0 ppt	61/100
35	07920	Basking Ridge	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
36	07921	Bedminster	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
37	07922	Berkeley Heights	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
38	07924	Bernardsville	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
39	07926	Brookside	NJ	0.0 ppt	53/100
40	07928	Chatham	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
41	07930	Chester	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
42	07931	Far Hills	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
43	07932	Florham Park	NJ	0.0 ppt	69/100
44	07933	Gillette	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
45	07934	Gladstone	NJ	0.0 ppt	53/100
46	07935	Green Village	NJ	0.0 ppt	63/100
47	07936	East Hanover	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
48	07938	Liberty Corner	NJ	0.0 ppt	53/100
49	07939	Lyons	NJ	0.0 ppt	53/100
50	07940	Madison	NJ	0.0 ppt	57/100
51	07945	Mendham	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
52	07946	Millington	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
53	07960	Morristown	NJ	0.0 ppt	27/100
54	07974	New Providence	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
55	07978	Pluckemin	NJ	0.0 ppt	40/100
56	07980	Stirling	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
57	07463	Waldwick	NJ	0.0 ppt	64/100
58	07026	Garfield	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
59	07417	Franklin Lakes	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
60	07436	Oakland	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
61	07442	Pompton Lakes	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
62	07470	Wayne	NJ	0.0 ppt	63/100
63	08810	Dayton	NJ	0.0 ppt	52/100
64	08824	Kendall Park	NJ	0.0 ppt	52/100
65	08852	Monmouth Junction	NJ	0.0 ppt	77/100
66	07077	Sewaren	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
67	08861	Perth Amboy	NJ	0.0 ppt	74/100
68	08862	Perth Amboy	NJ	0.0 ppt	78/100
69	08016	Burlington	NJ	0.0 ppt	67/100
70	07401	Allendale	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
71	07656	Park Ridge	NJ	0.0 ppt	75/100
72	07677	Woodcliff Lake	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
73	07438	Oak Ridge	NJ	0.0 ppt	49/100
74	08093	Westville	NJ	0.0 ppt	72/100
75	08051	Mantua	NJ	0.0 ppt	54/100
76	08063	National Park	NJ	0.0 ppt	69/100
77	08066	Paulsboro	NJ	0.0 ppt	74/100
78	08086	Thorofare	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
79	08096	Blackwood Ter	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
80	07927	Cedar Knolls	NJ	0.0 ppt	63/100
81	07950	Morris Plains	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
82	07981	Whippany	NJ	0.0 ppt	40/100
83	08030	Gloucester City	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
84	07465	Wanaque	NJ	0.0 ppt	75/100
85	07871	Sparta	NJ	0.0 ppt	59/100
86	07801	Dover	NJ	0.0 ppt	47/100
87	07866	Rockaway	NJ	0.0 ppt	46/100
88	07010	Cliffside Park	NJ	0.0 ppt	63/100
89	07020	Edgewater	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
90	07022	Fairview	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
91	07024	Fort Lee	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
92	07030	Hoboken	NJ	0.0 ppt	61/100
93	07047	North Bergen	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
94	07057	Wallington	NJ	0.0 ppt	55/100
95	07067	Colonia	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
96	07070	Rutherford	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
97	07072	Carlstadt	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
98	07073	East Rutherford	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
99	07074	Moonachie	NJ	0.0 ppt	45/100
100	07075	Wood Ridge	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100

Methodology

PFAS detection data comes from EPA UCMR5 monitoring, state-level testing programs, and Consumer Confidence Reports. ZIP codes are ranked by maximum PFAS concentration detected. The EPA has set MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS individually. PFAS are persistent chemicals that do not break down in the environment.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are PFAS?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals used in non-stick coatings, firefighting foam, and food packaging since the 1940s. They are called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down naturally. PFAS are linked to cancer, liver damage, thyroid disease, and immune system suppression.

How can I remove PFAS from my water?

Reverse osmosis (RO) and granular activated carbon (GAC) filters are effective at removing most PFAS from drinking water. NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filters are recommended. Boiling water does NOT remove PFAS.