PFAS Information

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) are a large family of thousands of manmade chemicals that have been used in industrial and commercial applications for over 70 years. Also known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS repel water and oil and are resistant to heat and chemical reactions. New Jersey currently regulates three substances - PFOA, PFOS, and PFNA - because it was determined that these three PFAS occur in groundwater and drinking water at levels of concern. These chemicals have been linked to numerous adverse health effects, including decreased birth weights, increased cholesterol and liver enzymes, thyroid disease, and kidney & testicular cancers.

NJDEP PFAS information- https://dep.nj.gov/pfas/ 

PFAS Drinking Water Fact Sheet from NJ Department of Health

Click here for more information on PFAs 

Letter from the Health Department - click here. 

PFAS chemiscals in well water. get yours tested

To reduce the level of PFAS in drinking water, you can install granular activated carbon filters or reverse osmosis water treatment devices. *Please note, the NJDEP recommends dual-tank, granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment systems for PFAS. For any treatment system, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for maintenance and operation. NSF International, an independent and accredited organization, certifies products proven effective for reducing PFAS. (http://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/).

PFAS Presentations

  1. NJDEP Hopewell Township PFAS Update, March 13, 2024
  2. NJDEP Hopewell Township PFAS meeting Q&A March 13, 2024
  3. NJDEP Hopewell Township PFAS Presentation, August 23, 2022
  4. Hopewell Township PFAS Public Meeting Q & A, August 23, 2022