NJPFAS

Action Center / New Jersey

Action Center

Testing, treatment, exposure reduction, and other resources.

What New Jersey residents can do today to understand, reduce, and respond to PFAS exposure

How to Find PFAS in Your Drinking Water？

Public Water Users

New Jersey public water systems are required to test for PFNA, PFOA, and PFOS. You can check your water system results here:

Check your water system at NJ Drinking Water Watch

Or “Enter your ZIP code”

Private Well Owners

Private wells are not regulated by NJDEP.Homeowners must test their own water. Recommended steps:

  1. Test your well every 1–2 years
  2. Use a certified laboratory (NJ Certified Labs for PFAS)

    What to Do If PFAS Are Detected in Your Drinking Water？

    Above New Jersey MCLs:

    Take immediate steps until your water system implements treatment:

    • Use bottled water for drinking and cooking
    • Install an NSF-certified home filter (GAC, RO, or ion exchange)
    • Follow water utility updates
    • Contact local officials

    Below MCLs but detected:

    PFAS exposure still accumulates over time. Consider:

    • Installing a home filter
    • Reducing PFAS from consumer products
    • Checking water system status during treatment upgrades

    Home Water Filters: What Works

    PFAS cannot be removed by boiling or standard refrigerator filters. Effective Technologies:

    • Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
    • Reverse Osmosis (RO)
    • Ion Exchange Resins

    Look for: NSF/ANSI Standard 53 or 58. (Some products now list PFAS reduction specifically)

    Important Notes

    Filters are not guaranteed to reduce PFAS to NJ’s low MCLs
    Replace cartridges regularly
    Some systems require professional installation.

    Community Action: How You Can Make an Impact

    Write to Your Local Officials

    Residents can advocate for:

    • PFAS cleanup funds
    • Infrastructure upgrades
    • Transparent reporting
    • Stricter pollution controls
    • Environmental justice protections
    Sign PFAS Policy Support Initiative

    Stay Informed

    Sign up for updates from:

    • NJDEP
    • EPA PFAS Program
    • Local water utility newsletters
    • NGOs (EWG, NRDC)

    Participate in Public Meetings & Comment Periods

    EPA and NJDEP frequently:

    • Hold town halls
    • Propose rules and invite public comments
    • Accept community testimony

    Stakeholders: Who Is Responsible?

    Understanding responsibility helps residents know where to take action.

    Polluters

    Industrial facilities, landfills, manufacturers, and airports that released PFAS.

    Water Utilities

    Responsible for monitoring, reporting, and treating water.

    Regulators

    NJDEP (state-level standards and enforcement)

    EPA (national standards)

    The Public

    Residents can demand transparency, vote, advocate, and educate others.

    Official New Jersey PFAS Resources

    U.S. Federal Resources (EPA & FDA)

    Check your area