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PFOA
PFASNo safe level (MCLG 0)MCL4.0 ng/L
MCLG0.0 ng/L
Legal limit and health goal
MCL — Maximum Contaminant Level
The enforceable legal limit. Public water systems must keep levels at or below this number. Violation triggers a public notice requirement.
4.0 ng/LMCLG — Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
The non-enforceable health goal set by the EPA. For known or probable carcinogens the MCLG is zero — no level of exposure is considered without risk.
0.0 ng/LRepresentative sample reading
Actual reading — Newark Water Dept., NJ (Jun 2026)
PFOAPFAS
Above limit9.0ng/L
| Contaminant | Measured value | MCL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 9.0 ng/L | 4.0 ng/L | Above limit |
Health effects
Cancer, thyroid disease, immune and developmental effects. A persistent "forever chemical."
Filters verified to reduce PFOA
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