Question 1

What are New Jersey's PFAS limits for drinking water?

Accepted Answer

New Jersey enforces maximum contaminant levels of 14 parts per trillion for PFOA, 13 ppt for PFOS, and 13 ppt for PFNA — among the strictest drinking-water standards in the country, adopted before the federal limits.

Question 2

How do I find PFAS levels in my town's water?

Accepted Answer

Enter your address or town — the tool finds the public water system serving that location and shows its most recent PFOA, PFOS and PFNA compliance samples from NJDEP Drinking Water Watch, charted against the state limits.

Question 3

My water shows PFAS detected but under the limit — is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Detection below the limit means the system is in compliance. If you want levels lower than your system delivers, NSF-certified activated-carbon or reverse-osmosis filters remove most PFAS at the tap.

Question 4

Does this apply to private wells?

Accepted Answer

No — private wells aren't monitored by the state. PFAS well tests cost roughly $250–$400, and New Jersey's Private Well Testing Act requires PFAS testing when a home on well water is sold.

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Detected levels vs. NJ limit (parts per trillion)

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