PFAS Contamination in New Jersey

New Jersey faces some of the nation's most complex PFAS contamination challenges due to its extensive industrial history and military presence. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has documented widespread contamination from firefighting foam use, affecting the Pinelands region and threatening critical groundwater resources that supply much of southern New Jersey. The contamination has reached private wells and public water systems throughout the area.

New Jersey's chemical industry legacy, including DuPont's Chambers Works and other major facilities, has created numerous PFAS sources requiring investigation and cleanup. The state's dense population and interconnected water systems mean contamination can quickly affect multiple communities. Newark Liberty International Airport and other aviation facilities have contributed additional contamination through AFFF use and aircraft maintenance activities.