Home hazard report for 08852 — Monmouth Junction, NJ
ZIP 08852 is served by South Brunswick Twp W Di: 1 violation since 2016, latest lead result 0 ppb, PFAS 23 ppt. Middlesex County is in EPA radon zone 2.
Health-based violations since 2016: Lead and Copper Rule. All are listed as resolved.
90th-percentile lead in the latest round (Jan 2026). Lead comes mostly from household plumbing and service lines, so individual homes can be higher.
Highest PFOA or PFOS result in EPA’s 2023–2025 testing was at or above 4.0 ppt, EPA’s 2024 maximum contaminant level for each. 6 PFAS compounds detected.
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.
The nearest active Superfund site is 3.3 miles away.
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Where ZIP 08852 is
Dashed: ZIP area · blue: utility service area · scroll or pinch to zoomDrinking water: South Brunswick Twp W Di
Health-based violations
| Contaminant or rule | Health-based violations since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 1 |
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. All are listed as resolved or archived; the latest began Jul 2022.
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”)
| Compound | Highest result | Samples with detection | EPA limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 23 ppt | 6 of 9 | 4 ppt MCL |
| PFBA | 13 ppt | 4 of 9 | — |
| PFPeA | 9.5 ppt | 5 of 9 | — |
| PFHxA | 8.8 ppt | 5 of 9 | — |
| PFHpA | 6.9 ppt | 4 of 9 | — |
| PFBS | 3.8 ppt | 2 of 9 | — |
| PFHxS | not detected | 0 of 9 | — |
| PFDA | not detected | 0 of 9 | — |
| PFNA | not detected | 0 of 9 | — |
| PFOS | not detected | 0 of 9 | 4 ppt MCL |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) | not detected | 0 of 9 | — |
EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5), samples 2023–2025; ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). The 4.0 ppt maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS were set by EPA in 2024; water systems have until the end of the decade to comply.
Radon in Middlesex 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 Relatively High, with very low social vulnerability and relatively low 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Brunswick Landfill South Brunswick, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD980530679 | Cleaned up & deleted | 1.5 mi |
| Higgins Farm Franklin Township, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD981490261 | Active (final NPL) | 3.3 mi |
| Higgins Disposal Franklin Township, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD053102232 | Active (final NPL) | 3.8 mi |
| JIS Landfill Jamesburg, South Brunswick Township, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD097400998 | Active (final NPL) | 4.5 mi |
| Montgomery Township Housing Development Montgomery Township, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD980654164 | Active (final NPL) | 5.4 mi |
| Rocky Hill Municipal Well Rocky Hill Borough, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD980654156 | Active (final NPL) | 5.5 mi |
| Fried Industries East Brunswick Township, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD041828906 | Active (final NPL) | 6.5 mi |
| Monroe Township Landfill Monroe Township, New Jersey · EPA ID NJD980505671 | Cleaned up & deleted | 7.8 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 08852
Who supplies drinking water to ZIP 08852?
South Brunswick Twp W Di (EPA ID NJ1221004), a surface water (rivers, lakes) system serving about 45,450 people.
Is there lead in Monmouth Junction, 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 Monmouth Junction, NJ water have PFAS?
Highest PFOA or PFOS result in EPA’s 2023–2025 testing was at or above 4.0 ppt, EPA’s 2024 maximum contaminant level for each. 6 PFAS compounds detected.
Has the water system in 08852 had violations?
Health-based violations since 2016: Lead and Copper Rule. All are listed as resolved.
What natural hazards affect ZIP 08852?
FEMA’s National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk here as Relatively High; the highest-rated hazards are riverine flooding (very high), strong wind (very high), earthquake (relatively high).
Are there Superfund sites near 08852?
The nearest active Superfund site is 3.3 miles away. Sites within 10 miles: South Brunswick Landfill (1.5 mi, Cleaned up & deleted); Higgins Farm (3.3 mi, Active (final NPL)); Higgins Disposal (3.8 mi, Active (final NPL)).
Is radon a problem in Middlesex County?
Middlesex 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.