08840
Metuchen, NJ
Middlesex County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area
MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY

Is Metuchen tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: August 2024
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested August 2024.
CDP:
Township:
  • Woodbridge, NJ
Neighborhoods:
  • Jefferson Park
  • Metuchen
  • John J Delaney Homes
  • William Dunlap Homes
  • Harbor Terrace
  • Thomas J Dohany Homes

The short answer for Metuchen

Metuchen tap water has 6 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFPeA at 1.8× the limit (tested May 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Metuchen

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, PFOA, PFPeA above limit.
PFPeA concentration (µg/L) May 2024
0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.003 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
80% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.005 µg/L
Certified Filters for Metuchen 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: May 2024 · Park Ave. TP		 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 80% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: August 2024 · NJAWC Raritan Cons. Connection		 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 63% above limit
PFOA
Tested: August 2024 · NJAWC Raritan Cons. Connection		 0.006 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 62% above limit
lithium
Tested: May 2024 · Park Ave. TP		 14.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 40% above limit
PFOA
Tested: August 2024 · Carl Olson Surface WTP		 0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 12% above limit
View all tested compounds

Carl Olson Surface WTP · Tested: August 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOA 0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 12% above limit
PFPeA 0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 10% 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

NJAWC Raritan Cons. Connection · Tested: August 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 63% above limit
PFOA 0.006 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 62% 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

Park Ave. TP · Tested: May 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 80% above limit
lithium 14.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 40% above 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
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 08840

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 08840 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 08840?

ZIP 08840 has 6 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFPeA at 1.8x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 08840 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 08840?

Public records identify MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY as a primary water system associated with ZIP 08840. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 08840 tap water last tested?

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

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 08840?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 08840. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (PFPeA: 0,003 µg/L)
Last tested August 2024
Last page update 2026-05-05

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