What was found in ZIP 08879
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 580 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 74 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 198.238 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 160 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 61.2 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 156 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36.18 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 77.691 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73.85 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 71.1 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 73.4 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 55.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 31.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 28.365 µg/L 189% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 24.34 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 2.0445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 12.988 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.237 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8.96 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.857 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8.4225 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.077 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.8300 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4700 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0093 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0083 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0037 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0034 µg/L — SAYREVILLE W DEPT · 45,345 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 08879
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| OLD BRIDGE MUA | NJ | 68,000 |
| SAYREVILLE W DEPT | NJ | 45,345 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 08879 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 08879 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 08879. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 08879?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 08879. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 08879's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.