07410
Fair Lawn, NJ
Bergen County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area
FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT

Is Fair Lawn tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: June 2025
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested June 2025.
Neighborhood:
  • Fair Lawn

The short answer for Fair Lawn

Fair Lawn tap water has 8 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFPeA at 3.1× the limit (tested April 2025). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Fair Lawn

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, PFBS, PFHpA, PFOA, PFPeA above limit.
PFPeA concentration (µg/L) April 2025
0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L
0.009 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.003 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
213% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.009 µg/L
Certified Filters for Fair Lawn Tap Water

PFPeA (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
PFPeA
Tested: April 2025 · Cadmus TP		 0.009 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 213% above limit
PFOA
Tested: June 2025 · Suez Water NJ		 0.012 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 200% above limit
PFOA
Tested: May 2025 · PVWC		 0.008 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 95% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: June 2025 · Suez Water NJ		 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 70% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: May 2025 · PVWC		 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 27% above limit
View all tested compounds

Suez Water NJ · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOA 0.012 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 200% above limit
PFPeA 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 70% above limit
PFBS 0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 13% above limit
PFHpA 0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 13% above limit
PFHxA 0.005 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% of limit
PFBA 0.005 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
PFNA <0.004 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
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
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 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

Cadmus TP · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.009 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 213% above limit
lithium 10.600 µg/L 10 µg/L 6% above limit
PFHxA 0.004 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.1% of limit
PFBA 0.009 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
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
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

PVWC · Tested: May 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOA 0.008 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 95% above limit
PFPeA 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 27% above limit
PFHxA 0.004 µg/L 3 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
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 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
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 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 07410

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 07410 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 07410?

ZIP 07410 has 8 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFPeA at 3.1x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 07410 tap water remove PFPeA?

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 PFPeA?

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 07410?

Public records identify FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT as a primary water system associated with ZIP 07410. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 07410 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is June 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 07410?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 07410. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOA: 0,004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)
Last tested June 2025
Last page update 2026-05-05

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