Is There PFOA in Bridgeport, CT Water? (ZIP 06608)
By Alexander Snyder, Founder & Water Quality Data LeadLast reviewed July 2026
Yes. PFOA has been detected in the public water serving Bridgeport, CT (ZIP 06608) in 37% of samples — above the EPA limit in 34% of samples.
In Bridgeport (06608), PFOA was detected in 37% of 86 samples across 4 water systems, most recently in 2025.
Federal legal limits and stricter health guidelines are not the same — enter your household below for a report on what this means for the specific people in your home.
What is PFOA?
PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) is a synthetic chemical formerly used in manufacturing Teflon and other nonstick products. It enters water through industrial discharge, landfill leachate, and firefighting foam runoff. The EPA maximum contaminant level is 4 parts per trillion. PFOA does not break down in the environment or the human body and is associated with kidney cancer, liver damage, and developmental harm.
Who is most at risk in Bridgeport?
PFOA matters most for infants, pregnancy — 'forever chemicals' linked to developmental and immune effects; can transfer through the placenta and breast milk. The safe level for these groups is stricter than for a healthy adult.
How to remove PFOA from your water
Install a reverse osmosis system certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 58, which typically achieves greater than 90% removal of PFOA from drinking water.
Use a high-quality activated carbon block filter certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 with PFOA specifically listed on the performance data sheet.
For well water users with elevated PFOA, consider a point-of-entry anion exchange system designed for PFAS compounds, which can treat all water entering the home.
Retest your water every 6 to 12 months using EPA Method 533 or 537.1 to monitor PFOA levels and confirm your filtration system continues to perform effectively.
See what PFOA means for your household
Get a free report personalized to the people in your home — infants, pregnancy, children, elderly, and pets.
Check 06608 Water NowHow Bridgeport compares
Across Connecticut, PFOA is detected in 78 of the communities we track, and is above a limit or standard in 78. In Bridgeport (06608), it was found in 37% of samples, above the EPA limit in 34% of samples.
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About this report
PFOA detection data for Bridgeport, CT (06608) is compiled from public records filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA SDWIS), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS NWIS), the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Tap Water Database, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH). Reviewed by CheckYourTap, a service of Valiant Energy Solutions, a Connecticut company established in 1930.
By Alexander Snyder, Founder & Water Quality Data Lead.
This report is general information, not medical advice or a substitute for certified laboratory testing. Talk to your pediatrician or physician about specific health concerns.
Last updated July 2026.
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