South Orange Water Department (NJ) Water Quality

South Orange Water Department is a large public water system in EPA region 2 that provides tap water for the 07079 zip codes. It has 7 facilities where the water supply was tested for 76 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 13.94 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 47 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the South Orange Water Department water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (6)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (6)

1,3-butadiene (6)

1,4-dioxane (5)

1-butanol (5)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (2)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (2)

2-methoxyethanol (5)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (5)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (2)

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

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (5)

anatoxin-a (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (6)

bromomethane (6)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (5)

chlorate (10)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (6)

chloromethane (6)

chlorpyrifos (5)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (10)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (8)

dimethipin (5)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (2)

ethoprop (5)

Germanium (5)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (5)

molinate (2)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (5)

oxyfluorfen (5)

perchlorate (2)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (10)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (10)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluorooctanoic acid (10)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (5)

quinoline (5)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (2)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (5)

terbacil (2)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (5)

tribufos (5)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

NJAWC Short Hills Consecutive Connection
Surface Water (SW)

Representative IntertieEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

56 Sloan StreetDistribution System (DS)
Newstead Tank @ Longview Rd.Distribution System (DS)
458 Mayhew Ct SSDistribution System (DS)
Scotland & Montrose Aves.Distribution System (DS)

Meadowbrook Well TP
Ground Water (GW)

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

Meadowbrook Well TP
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Meadowbrook Well TPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Consecutive Connection
Surface Water (SW)

NJEMS 07-212 - White Oak RidgeEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

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

TP FOR MEADOWBROOK WELL
Ground Water (GW)

TP FOR MEADOWBROOK NJ0719001-01Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is South Orange Water Department tap water safe to drink?

When was South Orange Water Department last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on March 4th, 2025.