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Updated 2026-09-16
Water system record · NJ1328002

Marlboro Township Water Utility Division

Marlboro Township Water Utility Division serves 29,480 people from surface water. 31 results are on record. PFOA is above its federal limit (a 2024 limit that water systems have until at least 2029 to meet); lithium sits above a screening level.

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Purity ScoreHow the 64 is builtNJ1328002 · 29,480 served
64/100 · FairConfidence: moderate
above a reference
2
detected, within reference or no limit
3
not detected
26
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)19
  • Metals & lead97
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)100

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

Not in this score: Lithium. Listed in the findings, not graded by the Purity Score.

System-level record, not a test of your tap. How we score

Source
Surface Water
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
29,480
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
New Jersey
Cities
1
Marlboro
Records
31 results
latest 2024
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doProductsRecordsFAQ
What stands out

One PFAS above the 2024 federal limit

The bar is drawn in blocks of the 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024), so the length shows how far above it the result sits.

PFOA

Perfluorooctanoic acid

1.6× the limit

6.5ng/L

Each block = 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)

EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2024Evidence

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    1 above · 2 detected · 26 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 above
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

5 detected results, by distance from their limit

  • PFOA
    Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2024
    4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
    6.5ng/L
    Above limit
  • Li
    LithiumEPA UCMR 5 · 2024
    10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)
    14.3µg/L
    Above screening
  • Pb
    Lead (90th percentile)EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · 2023
    15 µg/L federal action level
    1µg/L
    Within reference
  • PFHxA
    Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2024
    400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)
    3.5ng/L
    Within reference
  • PFPeA
    Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2024
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    3.9ng/L
    Detected · no limit
26 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBA
  • PFBS
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

8,996service lines inventoried

  • Lead0
  • Galvanized, to replace0
  • Material unknown0
  • Not lead8,996

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

0health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

    Plumbing inside a home can add lead that the system record can't show. A tap test tells you what reaches your glass.

    Certified lab
    How to test your tap →
  2. 02 · Treat PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    PFOA 6.5 ng/L, above the 4 ng/L limit (+2 more PFAS detected)

    NSF/ANSI 58 or 53, with PFOA/PFHxA/PFPeA named on the listing
    Treatment for PFAS →
  3. 03 · LeadLead-certified carbon filter, or reverse osmosis

    lead 1 µg/L, below the 15 µg/L action level

    NSF/ANSI 53 (lead)
    Treatment for Lead →

Understand water treatment technologies →

Understand:PFAS in MarlboroLead in Marlboro

Test your own tap

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    50+ substances, including lead, copper, arsenic, nitrate, hardness and coliform bacteria

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    • Turnaround: 2–4 business days after the lab receives it

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Commercial

Certified for a concern found here

Each card names which of this system’s findings its current certification covers, and which it doesn’t.

As an Amazon Associate, PurityMap earns from qualifying purchases. A product appears here only when a current certification record covers at least one identified concern; every concern stays listed. The retail offer is looked up afterwards and never changes which products appear or their order. Affiliate disclosure.

Under-Sink Filter

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

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
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Under-Sink Filter

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

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
See all 13 products certified for a concern in this system →
Countertop System

Aquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Countertop System

Patriot Pure Ultimate Water Filtration System

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Countertop System

AquaTru Carafe Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT100)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Countertop System

AquaTru Classic Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT2000)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Under-Sink Filter

Waterdrop G3P600 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Under-Sink Filter

Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Refrigerator Filter

Whirlpool Filter 3 Refrigerator Water Filter (WHR3RXD1)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Water Pitcher

Brita Elite Water Filter Pitcher

  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFOA, Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 1 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Water Pitcher

Culligan ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher (ZEROP10)

  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFOA, Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 1 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Faucet Attachment

PUR Plus Faucet Filter (FM2500V)

  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFOA, Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 1 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Under-Sink Filter

Frizzlife SP99 Under-Sink Filter

  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFOA, Lithium, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 1 more
Not suitable for (4)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION serve?

MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION (PWS ID NJ1328002) is a public water system serving 29,480 people in Marlboro, New Jersey.

Where does MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION get its water?

MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION holds 31 findings: 2 above a reference, 2 detected within the reference, 1 detected with no limit and 26 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION data?

The latest published record for MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION is dated 2026-09-16. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION?

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Lithium, Lead (90th percentile), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION's water?

Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

What should I do if I'm concerned about lead in MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION's water?

Start with what the record shows: the lead findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific contaminant in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

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Cities served by this system
  • Marlboro

As listed for this system in EPA's records. Your water bill names your supplier.

Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)3.5 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Below limitView evidence
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)6.5 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Above guidelineView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)3.9 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Not detected—
Lithium14.3 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2024-12-06 to 2025-09-11Above guidelineView evidence
Lead (90th percentile)1 µg/L15 µg/L federal action level2023–2025 monitoring periodBelow limitView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION (NJ1328002)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-01-15
    Newest sample
    2025-09-11
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION (NJ1328002)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-07-09
    Newest sample
    2025
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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