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Ringwood, NJ · PFAS · forever chemicals

Is There PFAS in Ringwood Tap Water?

Ringwood, NJ: PFOA 12.3 ng/L, 3× EPA's 4 ng/L limit; PFOS also above. Every PFAS result and filter certifications per compound.

Full Ringwood water reportTreatment for PFAS
The measurements · EPA UCMR 5

8 of 29 PFAS detected

Each result is read against its own reference. Only PFOA, PFOS and PFHxS have federal limits. PFBA, PFHpA and PFPeA have no federal or state limit and are shown for transparency, not graded.

  • PFOAFederal MCL
    Perfluorooctanoic acid
    12.3ng/L
    04 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
    Above its limit · sampled 2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14Evidence
  • PFOSFederal MCL
    Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
    8.8ng/L
    04 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
    Above its limit · sampled 2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14Evidence
  • PFHxSFederal MCL
    Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid
    3.1ng/L
    010 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
    Detected, below its limit · limit under EPA review · sampled 2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14Evidence
  • PFBSEPA health advisory
    Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
    5.2ng/L
    02,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)
    Detected, below its EPA health advisory · sampled 2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14Evidence
  • PFHxAState MCL · Michigan
    Perfluorohexanoic acid
    8.7ng/L
    0400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)
    Detected, below its state limit · sampled 2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14Evidence
  • PFPeANo limit
    Perfluoropentanoic acid
    9.7ng/L

    No federal or state limit: shown for transparency, not graded.

    Detected, no limit · sampled 2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14Evidence
  • PFBANo limit
    Perfluorobutanoic acid
    5.2ng/L

    No federal or state limit: shown for transparency, not graded.

    Detected, no limit · sampled 2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14Evidence
  • PFHpANo limit
    Perfluoroheptanoic acid
    3.6ng/L

    No federal or state limit: shown for transparency, not graded.

    Detected, no limit · sampled 2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14Evidence
All 29 compounds in this record
  • PFOAMCL
    12.3 ng/L
  • PFOSMCL
    8.8 ng/L
  • PFHxSMCL
    3.1 ng/L
  • PFNAMCL
    Not detected
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)MCL
    Not detected
  • PFBS
    5.2 ng/L
  • PFHxA
    8.7 ng/L
  • PFBA
    5.2 ng/L
  • PFHpA
    3.6 ng/L
  • PFPeA
    9.7 ng/L
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
    Not detected
  • 4:2 FTS
    Not detected
  • 6:2 FTS
    Not detected
  • 8:2 FTS
    Not detected
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
    Not detected
  • ADONA
    Not detected
  • NEtFOSAA
    Not detected
  • NFDHA
    Not detected
  • NMeFOSAA
    Not detected
  • PFDA
    Not detected
  • PFDoA
    Not detected
  • PFEESA
    Not detected
  • PFHpS
    Not detected
  • PFMBA
    Not detected
  • PFMPA
    Not detected
  • PFPeS
    Not detected
  • PFTA
    Not detected
  • PFTrDA
    Not detected
  • PFUnA
    Not detected

MCL marks the 5 PFAS given a federal limit in EPA's 2024 rule. EPA has proposed rescinding three of those limits; they apply until a final rule.

Results as a table29 results with limit, status, sample date and source
PFAS results for RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID NJ1611002), Ringwood, NJ
ContaminantResultLimitStatusSampledSource
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)12.3 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)8.8 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)3.1 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)5.2 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitWithin the referenced health-based guidance value2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)8.7 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)5.2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)3.6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)9.7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)
How this compares

PFOS across 764 cities with a detected value

3,396 more were below the lab's 4 ng/L reporting limit and aren't plotted, and 34 have no result on record. 66 cities above 25 ng/L are grouped in the last bar. A position here is not a verdict on the water.

Where Ringwood sits8.8 ng/L PFOSHigher than 60% of 764 cities with a detected value.
In New Jersey
103of 162 city reports

have a regulated PFAS above the federal limit.

PFAS across New Jersey →
What this record covers
  • RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT's water system as a whole, as reported to EPA UCMR 5.
  • 29 PFAS compounds, each with its own result.
  • Samples taken 2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14.
What is unknown
  • The water at your tap. Building plumbing isn't in this record.
  • PFAS not listed in the 29 above were not reported in these records.
  • Levels since the last sample have not been published.
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Identified concerns
  • PFOA · exceeds the limit
  • PFOS · exceeds the limit
  • PFBS · detected below the limit
  • PFHxA · detected below the limit
  • PFHxS · detected below the limit
  • PFBA · detected, no federal or state limit
  • PFHpA · detected, no federal or state limit
  • PFPeA · detected, no federal or state limit
9 products have a current certification naming a PFAS detected here.See PFAS filters, checked compound by compound ↓
Commercial · PFAS filters

Fit for Ringwood’s PFAS, compound by compound

Each filter is checked against the 8 PFAS detected here. A ✓ needs a current certification record that names the compound. A PFAS claim on the box is not enough.

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  • Certified for this compound
  • Claimed or likely, not established
  • No claim on record
Under-Sink Filter

Aquasana Claryum 2-Stage Under-Sink Filter (AQ-5200)

Activated Carbon (Claryum)
Detected in Ringwood2 of 8 certified
  • PFOA12.3 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFOS8.8 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFBS5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxA8.7 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxS3.1 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFBA5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHpA3.6 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFPeA9.7 ng/L–No claim on record
CertifiedNSF/ANSI 53 · PFOA, PFOS

Certified for PFOA, PFOS; not established for PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHpA, PFPeA.

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Under-Sink Filter

Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M)

Activated Carbon (Claryum)
Detected in Ringwood2 of 8 certified
  • PFOA12.3 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFOS8.8 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFBS5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxA8.7 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxS3.1 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFBA5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHpA3.6 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFPeA9.7 ng/L–No claim on record
CertifiedNSF/ANSI 53 · PFOA, PFOSNSF/ANSI 42

Certified for PFOA, PFOS; not established for PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHpA, PFPeA.

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Countertop System

Aquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)

Activated Carbon (Claryum)
Detected in Ringwood2 of 8 certified
  • PFOA12.3 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFOS8.8 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFBS5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxA8.7 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxS3.1 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFBA5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHpA3.6 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFPeA9.7 ng/L–No claim on record
CertifiedNSF/ANSI 53 · PFOA, PFOSNSF/ANSI 42

Certified for PFOA, PFOS; not established for PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHpA, PFPeA.

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Countertop System

Patriot Pure Ultimate Water Filtration System

Gravity pour-through (Nanomesh filter)
Detected in Ringwood2 of 8 certified
  • PFOA12.3 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFOS8.8 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFBS5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxA8.7 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxS3.1 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFBA5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHpA3.6 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFPeA9.7 ng/L–No claim on record
CertifiedNSF/ANSI 53 · PFOA, PFOS

Certified for PFOA, PFOS; not established for PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHpA, PFPeA.

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Countertop System

AquaTru Carafe Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT100)

Reverse Osmosis
Detected in Ringwood2 of 8 certified
  • PFOA12.3 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFOS8.8 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFBS5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxA8.7 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxS3.1 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFBA5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHpA3.6 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFPeA9.7 ng/L–No claim on record
CertifiedNSF/ANSI 58NSF/ANSI 53 · PFOA, PFOSNSF/ANSI 42

Certified for PFOA, PFOS; not established for PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHpA, PFPeA.

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Countertop System

AquaTru Classic Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT2000)

Reverse Osmosis
Detected in Ringwood2 of 8 certified
  • PFOA12.3 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFOS8.8 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFBS5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxA8.7 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxS3.1 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFBA5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHpA3.6 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFPeA9.7 ng/L–No claim on record
CertifiedNSF/ANSI 58NSF/ANSI 53 · PFOA, PFOSNSF/ANSI 42

Certified for PFOA, PFOS; not established for PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHpA, PFPeA.

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Under-Sink Filter

Waterdrop G3P600 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System

Reverse Osmosis
Detected in Ringwood2 of 8 certified
  • PFOA12.3 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFOS8.8 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFBS5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxA8.7 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxS3.1 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFBA5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHpA3.6 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFPeA9.7 ng/L–No claim on record
CertifiedNSF/ANSI 58NSF/ANSI 53 · PFOA, PFOSNSF/ANSI 42

Certified for PFOA, PFOS; not established for PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHpA, PFPeA.

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Under-Sink Filter

Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System

Reverse Osmosis
Detected in Ringwood2 of 8 certified
  • PFOA12.3 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFOS8.8 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFBS5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxA8.7 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxS3.1 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFBA5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHpA3.6 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFPeA9.7 ng/L–No claim on record
CertifiedNSF/ANSI 53 · PFOA, PFOSNSF/ANSI 58NSF/ANSI 42

Certified for PFOA, PFOS; not established for PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHpA, PFPeA.

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Refrigerator Filter

Whirlpool Filter 3 Refrigerator Water Filter (WHR3RXD1)

Activated Carbon
Detected in Ringwood2 of 8 certified
  • PFOA12.3 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFOS8.8 ng/L✓Certified for this compound
  • PFBS5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxA8.7 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHxS3.1 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFBA5.2 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFHpA3.6 ng/L–No claim on record
  • PFPeA9.7 ng/L–No claim on record
CertifiedNSF/ANSI 53 · PFOA, PFOSNSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 401

Certified for PFOA, PFOS; not established for PFBS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHpA, PFPeA.

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None of these is certified for all 8 compounds detected here. A tap test first tells you which ones reach your glass.
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Is there PFAS in Ringwood tap water?

In EPA's UCMR 5 testing of RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (2025-01-15 to 2025-10-14): PFBA 5.2 ng/L (no federal or state limit), PFBS 5.2 ng/L (EPA health advisory 2,000), PFHpA 3.6 ng/L (no federal or state limit), PFHxA 8.7 ng/L (state limit 400,000), PFHxS 3.1 ng/L (limit 10), PFOA 12.3 ng/L (limit 4), PFOS 8.8 ng/L (limit 4), PFPeA 9.7 ng/L (no federal or state limit) and the other 21 PFAS tested not detected. "Not detected" means below the lab's reporting limit, not proven zero.

What are the federal PFAS limits?

EPA's 2024 drinking-water rule set maximum contaminant levels of 4.0 ng/L for PFOA and for PFOS, and 10 ng/L for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX). In May 2026 EPA proposed keeping the PFOA and PFOS limits, with the option of until 2031 to comply, and rescinding the other three. Until a final rule, all five limits apply. Results above them today are above the limits in force.

How do I remove PFAS from my tap water?

Reverse-osmosis systems and filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS reduction are the proven options at the tap. Check the certifier's listing (NSF, WQA or IAPMO) for the exact model, and replace cartridges on schedule.

Sources
  • UCMR5 Analytical ResultsUCMR5 Analytical Results: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)US EPA · 2026-01-15View source ↗
  • State SDWIS Compliance RecordLead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT (NJ1611002)US EPA SDWIS · 2026-07-09View source ↗