Newark Water Department (NJ) Water Quality

Newark Water Department is a large public water system in EPA region 2 that provides tap water for the 07003, 07102, 07110, 07440 zip codes. It has 6 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 147.8 µg/L. Some (26 of 48 or 54%) of the latest water samples showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 121 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Newark Water Department water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (1)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (1)

1,3-butadiene (1)

1,4-dioxane (1)

1-butanol (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (4)

17-beta-estradiol (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (8)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

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

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

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

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (1)

bromomethane (1)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (2)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (1)

chloromethane (1)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (16)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

equilin (4)

estriol (4)

estrone (4)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (48)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (48)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (48)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (12)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (12)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorooctanoic acid (12)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (4)

testosterone (4)

total microcystins (16)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Wanaque North Consecutive Connection
Surface Water (SW)

Representative IntertieEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Pequannock Water Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

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

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

239 Central Ave. (Water & Sewer Office)Distribution System (DS)
521 Ivy Hill Plaza (Liquor Store)Distribution System (DS)
801 N. 6th St. (Senior House)Distribution System (DS)
300 N. 13th St. (Girls Vocational School)Distribution System (DS)
311 S. 10th St. (JFK School)Distribution System (DS)
155 Jefferson St. (St. James Hospital)Distribution System (DS)
94 William St. (Newark Health Dept.)Distribution System (DS)
600 Wilson Ave. (PV Sewerage Commission)Distribution System (DS)
201 Lyons Ave. (Beth Israel Hospital)Distribution System (DS)
545 Orange St. (Senior Citizen House)Distribution System (DS)
16 Bergen St. (University Hospital)Distribution System (DS)
115 Clifton Ave. (Essex County Park System)Distribution System (DS)

Pequannock Water Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDS from Pequannock WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

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

PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

PEQUANNOCK WATER TR NJ0714001-03Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Newark Water Department tap water safe to drink?

When was Newark Water Department last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on November 15th, 2023.