08560
Titusville, NJ
BEAR TAVERN SCHOOL

Is Titusville tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: July 2023
Action Advised
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested July 2023

Can you drink the tap water in Titusville?

Titusville tap water has 5 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFOS at 9,5× the limit (tested July 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

Recommended for Titusville tap water
Water filter for Titusville tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.

The health risk for Titusville

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • lithium, PFHpA, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
PFOS concentration (µg/L) July 2023
0 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 0.05 µg/L
0.038 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.004 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
852% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.004 µg/L | Your water: 0.038 µg/L
Certified Filters for Titusville Tap Water

PFOS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

Water filter recommendation for Titusville tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Water filter recommendation for Titusville tap water: Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
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.
Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS
Tested: July 2023 · BEAR TAVERN SCHOOL
0.038 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 852% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: July 2023 · BEAR TAVERN SCHOOL
0.014 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 360% above limit
PFOA
Tested: July 2023 · BEAR TAVERN SCHOOL
0.015 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 268% above limit
PFHpA
Tested: July 2023 · BEAR TAVERN SCHOOL
0.006 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 100% above limit
lithium
Tested: July 2023 · BEAR TAVERN SCHOOL
15.600 µg/L 10 µg/L 56% above limit
View all tested compounds

BEAR TAVERN SCHOOL · Tested: July 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS 0.038 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 852% above limit
PFPeA 0.014 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 360% above limit
PFOA 0.015 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 268% above limit
PFHpA 0.006 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 100% above limit
lithium 15.600 µg/L 10 µg/L 56% above limit
PFNA 0.006 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 65% of limit
PFHxS 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 32% of limit
PFHxA 0.010 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.3% of limit
PFBA 0.014 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.2% of limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 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
PFHpS <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
Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOS: 0,004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)
Last tested July 2023
Last page update 2026-03-31

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