Home hazard report for 08344 — Newfield, NJ
ZIP 08344 is served by Newfield Water Department: 3 violations since 2016, latest lead result 0 ppb, PFAS not tested. Gloucester County is in EPA radon zone 2.
Health-based violations since 2016: Lead and Copper Rule. 1 is still listed as unresolved in EPA records.
90th-percentile lead in the latest round (Jan 2026). Lead comes mostly from household plumbing and service lines, so individual homes can be higher.
This system was not part of EPA’s 2023–2025 nationwide PFAS testing (UCMR 5 covers systems serving over 3,300 people and a sample of smaller ones).
Predicted average indoor radon between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Test your home; many homes here exceed 4 pCi/L.
FEMA’s overall natural-hazard risk for this census tract, relative to the rest of the U.S.
Active or proposed Superfund (National Priorities List) sites near the center of this ZIP code.
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Where ZIP 08344 is
Dashed: ZIP area · blue: utility service area · scroll or pinch to zoomDrinking water: Newfield Water Department
Health-based violations
| Contaminant or rule | Health-based violations since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 3 |
A health-based violation means a contaminant exceeded its legal limit (MCL) or a required treatment technique was not met, as reported by the state to EPA’s SDWIS. 1 still listed as unresolved (“unaddressed” or “addressed” but not yet returned to compliance); the latest began Apr 2026.
Lead
90th-percentile lead per sampling round (90% of the homes sampled were at or below this level). Black line: EPA’s 15 ppb action level; under the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements the action level becomes 10 ppb from 2027.
PFAS (“forever chemicals”)
This system was not part of EPA’s 2023–2025 nationwide PFAS testing (UCMR 5).
Radon in Gloucester County
EPA radon zone 2 — moderate potential. Predicted average indoor radon between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Test your home; many homes here exceed 4 pCi/L.
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas from soil and rock, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above and considering it from 2 pCi/L. A short-term test kit costs about $15–30. How radon zones work →
Natural hazard risk
FEMA rates the overall natural-hazard risk of this neighborhood (census tract) as Very Low, with relatively low social vulnerability and relatively high community resilience.
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025): expected annual losses from each hazard combined with social vulnerability and community resilience, rated relative to all U.S. census tracts. Hazards not listed are not applicable here. It describes the area, not a single building; flood insurance maps (FEMA FIRMs) decide flood-insurance requirements.
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Superfund sites nearby
| Site | Status | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shieldalloy Corp. Newfield Borough, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD002365930 | Active (final NPL) | 2.3 mi |
| Franklin Burn Franklin Township, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD986570992 | Active (final NPL) | 3.1 mi |
| South Jersey Clothing Co. Minotola, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD980766828 | Active (final NPL) | 3.5 mi |
| Garden State Cleaners Co. Minotola, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD053280160 | Active (final NPL) | 3.5 mi |
| Vineland Chemical Co., Inc. Vineland, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD002385664 | Active (final NPL) | 5.2 mi |
| Vineland State School Vineland, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD980529887 | Cleaned up & deleted | 5.2 mi |
| Pioneer Metal Finishing Inc Franklinville, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD002360188 | Active (final NPL) | 5.5 mi |
| Former Kil-Tone Company Vineland, New Jersey · EPA ID NJN000200874 | Active (final NPL) | 6.1 mi |
| King of Prussia Winslow Township, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD980505341 | Active (final NPL) | 6.8 mi |
| Iceland Coin Laundry Area Ground Water Plume Vineland, New Jersey · EPA ID NJ0001360882 | Active (final NPL) | 7.9 mi |
EPA Superfund National Priorities List (NPL): the country’s most serious known hazardous-waste sites, each with an EPA cleanup record (linked). Distance is measured from the ZIP center to the site’s reference point; being near a site does not by itself mean exposure — EPA site pages describe what was found and how it is being cleaned up.
What this is — and isn’t. These are records your water utility and state reported to the EPA, and the EPA’s radon map for your county. They describe the system and the area, not the water from your own tap or the air in your home. For that, read your utility’s annual Consumer Confidence Report and test: lead and radon tests are inexpensive.
Questions about 08344
Who supplies drinking water to ZIP 08344?
Newfield Water Department (EPA ID NJ0813001), a groundwater (wells) system serving about 1,616 people.
Is there lead in Newfield, NJ tap water?
The utility’s latest 90th-percentile lead result (Jan 2026) was 0 ppb; EPA’s action level is 15 ppb, falling to 10 ppb from 2027. Lead mostly comes from service lines and home plumbing, so the only way to know your tap is to test it.
Does Newfield, NJ water have PFAS?
This system was not part of EPA’s 2023–2025 nationwide PFAS testing (UCMR 5 covers systems serving over 3,300 people and a sample of smaller ones).
Has the water system in 08344 had violations?
Health-based violations since 2016: Lead and Copper Rule. 1 is still listed as unresolved in EPA records.
What natural hazards affect ZIP 08344?
FEMA’s National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk here as Very Low; the highest-rated hazards are drought (relatively moderate), strong wind (relatively moderate), wildfire (relatively moderate).
Are there Superfund sites near 08344?
Active or proposed Superfund (National Priorities List) sites near the center of this ZIP code. Sites within 10 miles: Shieldalloy Corp. (2.3 mi, Active (final NPL)); Franklin Burn (3.1 mi, Active (final NPL)); South Jersey Clothing Co. (3.5 mi, Active (final NPL)).
Is radon a problem in Gloucester County?
Gloucester County is in EPA radon zone 2 (moderate potential). Predicted average indoor radon between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Test your home; many homes here exceed 4 pCi/L.