United Water NJ (NJ) Water Quality

United Water NJ is a large public water system in EPA region 2 that provides tap water for the 07010, 07022, 07030, 07057, 07070, 07073 - 07075, 07093, 07094, 07458, 07603 - 07608, 07621, 07626 - 07628, 07631, 07632, 07641 - 07650, 07657, 07661, 07662, 07670 zip codes. It has 9 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 28.64 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 37.7 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the United Water NJ water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (16)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (8)

17-beta-estradiol (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (12)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (5)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (5)

2-methoxyethanol (16)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (16)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (5)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (12)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (8)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (16)

anatoxin-a (31)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (16)

chlorate (12)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (16)

chromium (12)

chromium-6 (12)

cobalt (12)

cylindrospermopsin (31)

dimethipin (16)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (6)

equilin (8)

estriol (8)

estrone (8)

ethoprop (16)

Germanium (16)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (48)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (48)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (48)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (16)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (6)

molinate (5)

molybdenum (12)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nitrobenzene (6)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (16)

oxyfluorfen (16)

perchlorate (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (20)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (20)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorooctanoic acid (20)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (16)

quinoline (16)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (5)

strontium (12)

tebuconazole (16)

terbacil (5)

testosterone (8)

total microcystins (32)

Total Permethrin (16)

tribufos (16)

vanadium (12)

Sampling Facilities

Haworth Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Weehawken Interconnection- Hoboken/JC
Surface Water (SW)

Weehawken Interconnection- Hoboken/JCEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Jersey City Consecutive Connection
Surface Water (SW)

Secaucus Interconnection with Jersey CityEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

227 Phillip Ave.Distribution System (DS)
510 Rt. 45 W. (Boro Hall)Distribution System (DS)
295 Closter Dock Rd. (Boro Hall)Distribution System (DS)
900 Teaneck Rd.Distribution System (DS)
500 Madison St. (Boro Hall)Distribution System (DS)
85 Humbolt St. (Boro Hall)Distribution System (DS)
99 Kinderkamack Rd.Distribution System (DS)
1400 Anderson & Harmon Aves.Distribution System (DS)
555 Shaler Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
E. Side High Rd,, S. of Wayne Dr.Distribution System (DS)
50 Rt. 120 (Meadowlands Race Track)Distribution System (DS)
283 Main St. (Big Jim)Distribution System (DS)

Upper Saddle River Wells TP
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Upper Saddle River Wells TP
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

EPTDS from Upper Saddle River Wells TPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

Max. Res. Time in Dist. SystemMaximum Residence Time (MR)

UPPER SADDLE RIVER PLANT #1 & #2
Ground Water (GW)

UPPER SADDLE RIVER NJ0238001-01Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

HAWORTH PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

HAWORTH PLANT NJ0238001-11Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is United Water NJ tap water safe to drink?

When was United Water NJ last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 12th, 2025.