PFAS Detections in New Jersey ZIP Codes — 2026

Out of 403 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	403
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	65/100
2	08056	Mickleton	NJ	0.1 ppt	67/100
3	08061	Mount Royal	NJ	0.1 ppt	65/100
4	07747	Matawan	NJ	0.1 ppt	38/100
5	07039	Livingston	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
6	07006	Caldwell	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
7	07009	Cedar Grove	NJ	0.0 ppt	61/100
8	07021	Essex Fells	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
9	07043	Montclair	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
10	07044	Verona	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
11	07052	West Orange	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
12	08560	Titusville	NJ	0.0 ppt	33/100
13	08023	Deepwater	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
14	08070	Pennsville	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
15	08701	Lakewood	NJ	0.0 ppt	82/100
16	07432	Midland Park	NJ	0.0 ppt	63/100
17	07450	Ridgewood	NJ	0.0 ppt	63/100
18	07452	Glen Rock	NJ	0.0 ppt	63/100
19	07481	Wyckoff	NJ	0.0 ppt	63/100
20	07423	Ho Ho Kus	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
21	07458	Saddle River	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
22	07040	Maplewood	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
23	07041	Millburn	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
24	07059	Warren	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
25	07069	Watchung	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
26	07078	Short Hills	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
27	07079	South Orange	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
28	07081	Springfield	NJ	0.0 ppt	67/100
29	07083	Union	NJ	0.0 ppt	67/100
30	07088	Vauxhall	NJ	0.0 ppt	67/100
31	07111	Irvington	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
32	07869	Randolph	NJ	0.0 ppt	43/100
33	07901	Summit	NJ	0.0 ppt	67/100
34	07920	Basking Ridge	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
35	07921	Bedminster	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
36	07922	Berkeley Heights	NJ	0.0 ppt	67/100
37	07924	Bernardsville	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
38	07926	Brookside	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
39	07928	Chatham	NJ	0.0 ppt	49/100
40	07931	Far Hills	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
41	07932	Florham Park	NJ	0.0 ppt	41/100
42	07933	Gillette	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
43	07935	Green Village	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
44	07936	East Hanover	NJ	0.0 ppt	47/100
45	07939	Lyons	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
46	07940	Madison	NJ	0.0 ppt	37/100
47	07945	Mendham	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
48	07946	Millington	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
49	07960	Morristown	NJ	0.0 ppt	37/100
50	07974	New Providence	NJ	0.0 ppt	67/100
51	07980	Stirling	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
52	07463	Waldwick	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
53	07026	Garfield	NJ	0.0 ppt	65/100
54	07436	Oakland	NJ	0.0 ppt	64/100
55	07442	Pompton Lakes	NJ	0.0 ppt	57/100
56	07470	Wayne	NJ	0.0 ppt	62/100
57	08810	Dayton	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
58	08824	Kendall Park	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
59	08852	Monmouth Junction	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
60	07077	Sewaren	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
61	08861	Perth Amboy	NJ	0.0 ppt	64/100
62	08016	Burlington	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
63	07401	Allendale	NJ	0.0 ppt	51/100
64	07656	Park Ridge	NJ	0.0 ppt	65/100
65	07677	Woodcliff Lake	NJ	0.0 ppt	65/100
66	07438	Oak Ridge	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
67	08093	Westville	NJ	0.0 ppt	61/100
68	08051	Mantua	NJ	0.0 ppt	62/100
69	08063	National Park	NJ	0.0 ppt	65/100
70	08066	Paulsboro	NJ	0.0 ppt	58/100
71	08086	Thorofare	NJ	0.0 ppt	64/100
72	08096	Blackwood Ter	NJ	0.0 ppt	59/100
73	07927	Cedar Knolls	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
74	07950	Morris Plains	NJ	0.0 ppt	34/100
75	07981	Whippany	NJ	0.0 ppt	50/100
76	08030	Gloucester City	NJ	0.0 ppt	62/100
77	07465	Wanaque	NJ	0.0 ppt	58/100
78	07871	Sparta	NJ	0.0 ppt	—
79	07801	Dover	NJ	0.0 ppt	33/100
80	07866	Rockaway	NJ	0.0 ppt	33/100
81	07010	Cliffside Park	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
82	07020	Edgewater	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
83	07022	Fairview	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
84	07024	Fort Lee	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
85	07030	Hoboken	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
86	07047	North Bergen	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
87	07057	Wallington	NJ	0.0 ppt	62/100
88	07067	Colonia	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
89	07070	Rutherford	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
90	07072	Carlstadt	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
91	07073	East Rutherford	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
92	07074	Moonachie	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
93	07075	Wood Ridge	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
94	07087	Union City	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
95	07093	Monitor	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
96	07094	Secaucus	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
97	07603	Bogota	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
98	07604	Hasbrouck Heights	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
99	07605	Leonia	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100
100	07606	South Hackensack	NJ	0.0 ppt	66/100

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: 2026-08-31.

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.