Pompton Lakes MUA (NJ) Water Quality

Pompton Lakes MUA is a large public water system in EPA region 2 that provides tap water for the 07442 zip codes. It has 11 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 1.94 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 83.8 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Pompton Lakes MUA 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 (6)

1-butanol (6)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (2)

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

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

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

2,4-dinitrotoluene (9)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (9)

2-methoxyethanol (6)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (6)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (9)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (2)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (2)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (6)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (6)

bromomethane (6)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (6)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (6)

chloromethane (6)

chlorpyrifos (6)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

dimethipin (6)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (9)

ethoprop (6)

Germanium (6)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (8)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (2)

lithium (3)

Manganese (6)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (9)

molinate (9)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (2)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (2)

nitrobenzene (9)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (2)

o-toluidine (6)

oxyfluorfen (6)

perchlorate (9)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (2)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (2)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (2)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorobutanoic acid (2)

perfluorodecanoic acid (2)

perfluorododecanoic acid (2)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (2)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (8)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorohexanoic acid (2)

perfluorononanoic acid (8)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorooctanoic acid (8)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (2)

perfluoropentanoic acid (2)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (2)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (2)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (2)

profenofos (6)

quinoline (6)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (9)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (6)

terbacil (9)

Total Permethrin (6)

tribufos (6)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Well 1 TP
Ground Water (GW)

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

Well 2 TP
Ground Water (GW)

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

Well 3 TP
Ground Water (GW)

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

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

1705 Lincoln Ave.Distribution System (DS)
324 Ringwood Ave.Distribution System (DS)
813 Riverdale Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
Winding HillsDistribution System (DS)

Well 1 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Riverdale Blvd.Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 2 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Lincoln Ave.Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 3 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Willard St.Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

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

WELL 1 TREATMENT RIVERDALE BLVD
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 1 TREATMENT RI NJ1609001-01Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 2/TREATMENT LINCOLN AVE
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 2/TREATMENT LI NJ1609001-02Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 3 TREATMENT WILLARD ST
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 3 TREATMENT WI NJ1609001-03Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Pompton Lakes MUA tap water safe to drink?

When was Pompton Lakes MUA last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 21st, 2025.