08050

Ocean Acres, NJ

Ocean County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area

STAFFORD TWP WATER - BEACH HAVEN WEST

Is Ocean Acres tap water safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested April 2024.

CDPs:

Township:

Stafford, NJ

The short answer for Ocean Acres

Ocean Acres tap water has lithium above EPA guidelines at 1.4× the limit (tested April 2024). See the full report with all tested compounds and filter options.

The health risk for Ocean Acres

lithium has been detected above EPA limits in this water system's recent tests. A certified filter designed for this contaminant type is strongly recommended.

lithium above limit.

lithium concentration (µg/L) April 2024

0 µg/L 10 µg/L 20 µg/L

13.600 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

10 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

36% above limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 10 µg/L | Your water: 13.600 µg/L

Certified Filters for Ocean Acres Tap Water

lithium 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
lithium Tested: April 2024 · Mill Creek Road WTP	13.600 µg/L	10 µg/L	36% above limit

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Mill Creek Road WTP · Tested: April 2024

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
lithium	13.600 µg/L	10 µg/L	36% 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
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

Ocean Acres · Tested: April 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

Stafford Ave. WTP · Tested: April 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 08050

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

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Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 08050 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 08050?

ZIP 08050 has lithium above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data at 1.4x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 08050 tap water remove lithium?

No. Boiling tap water does not remove lithium. Lithium is a dissolved mineral, so heat does not break it down and evaporation can actually concentrate it. Reverse osmosis (NSF/ANSI 58) is the most reliable at-home option for reducing lithium.

Do basic pitcher filters remove lithium?

Standard pitcher filters are not certified to reduce lithium. Reverse osmosis (NSF/ANSI 58) is the most widely available home option for reducing lithium in drinking water.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 08050?

Public records identify STAFFORD TWP WATER - BEACH HAVEN WEST as a primary water system associated with ZIP 08050. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 08050 tap water last tested?

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

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 08050?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact STAFFORD TWP WATER - BEACH HAVEN WEST or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 08050. 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 April 2024

Last page update 2026-05-05

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Data reflects publicly reported utility records from EPA datasets and local utility disclosures. This information is educational and not medical advice.

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