08101
Camden, NJ
CITY OF CAMDEN

Is tap water in Camden (ZIP 08101) safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: December 2024
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested December 2024.

The short answer for Camden (ZIP 08101)

Camden tap water has 5 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFOS at 2.9× the limit (tested December 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Camden

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • lithium, PFHpA, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
PFOS concentration (µg/L) December 2024
0 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 0.02 µg/L
0.012 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.004 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
192% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.004 µg/L | Your water: 0.012 µg/L
Certified Filters for Camden Tap Water

PFOS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS
Tested: December 2024 · Morris Delair WTP		 0.012 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 192% above limit
lithium
Tested: December 2024 · Parkside WTP		 23.100 µg/L 10 µg/L 131% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: December 2024 · Morris Delair WTP		 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 120% above limit
PFOA
Tested: December 2024 · Morris Delair WTP		 0.008 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 102% above limit
PFHpA
Tested: December 2024 · Morris Delair WTP		 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 20% above limit
View all tested compounds

Morris Delair WTP · Tested: December 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS 0.012 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 192% above limit
PFPeA 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 120% above limit
PFOA 0.008 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 102% above limit
PFHpA 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 20% above limit
PFNA 0.006 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 61% of limit
PFHxA 0.005 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% of limit
PFBA 0.006 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.1% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Parkside WTP · Tested: December 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 23.100 µg/L 10 µg/L 131% above limit
PFBA 0.008 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.1% of limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

NJ American Water · Tested: December 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 08101

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 08101 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 08101?

ZIP 08101 has 5 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFOS at 2.9x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 08101 tap water remove PFOS?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFOS?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 08101?

Public records identify CITY OF CAMDEN as a primary water system associated with ZIP 08101. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 08101 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is December 2024. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 08101?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact CITY OF CAMDEN or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 08101. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (lithium: 10 µg/L)
Last tested December 2024
Last page update 2026-05-05

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