Is Lakehurst tap water safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested Unknown

Townships:

Jackson, NJ
Manchester, NJ

Neighborhood:

Lakehurst

Can you drink the tap water in Lakehurst?

Recent public test data for Lakehurst is limited. Check local utility reports and monitor updated EPA records for the latest water quality information.

The health risk for Lakehurst

No recent contaminant testing data is currently available for this water system in the source dataset.

No specific notes available.

Perfluorooctanoic acid concentration (µg/L) Unknown

0 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 5 µg/L

4.750 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

0.004 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

118650% above limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 0.004 µg/L | Your water: 4.750 µg/L

Recommended Filters for Lakehurst Tap Water

Certified filtration options for common tap-water contaminants.

Pitcher filter

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Under-sink RO system

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System

8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.

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Most elevated compounds

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
Perfluorooctanoic acid Tested: May 2023 · Horicon Lake	4.750 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	118650% above limit

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Horicon Lake · Tested: May 2023

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
Perfluorooctanoic acid	4.750 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	118650% above limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 08733

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

Horicon LakeAction advised

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline. Colored dots mark federal sampling locations with above-limit detections, when coordinates are available.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)

Guideline source EPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOA/PFOS: 0.004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)

Last tested Unknown

Last page update 2026-04-22

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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.