Bayonne MUA (NJ) Water Quality

Bayonne MUA is a large public water system in EPA region 02 that provides tap water for the 07002 zip codes. It has 2 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 34.94 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 3.07 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Bayonne MUA water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 0 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

2-methoxyethanol

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

anatoxin-a

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

chlorpyrifos

cylindrospermopsin

dimethipin

ethoprop

Germanium

Manganese

o-toluidine

oxyfluorfen

profenofos

quinoline

tebuconazole

Total Microcystin

Total Permethrin

tribufos

Sampling Facilities

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Peninsula HarborDS
Stage 2, Site B12DS
Stage 2, Site B16DS
Stage 2, Site B2DS
Stage 2, Site B4DS
Stage 2, Site B7DS
Stage 2, Site B8DS
Stage 2, Site BA04DS

Wanaque North Consecutive Connection
Surface Water (SW)

Representative IntertieEP

FAQ

Is Bayonne MUA tap water safe to drink?

When was Bayonne MUA last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between November 14th, 2019 and October 21st, 2020.