What was found in Bergenfield boro-0203's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4500 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4500 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1240 µg/L 8267% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1030 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 312 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 160 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 140 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 76 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 22.9 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 21.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 11 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.48 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 3.7 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 3.2 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.59 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 2.27 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.44 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.25 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 1 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.8980 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.2500 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0110 mg/L 73% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Bergenfield boro-0203
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK | 792,713 |
Frequently asked questions about Bergenfield boro-0203 tap water
Is Bergenfield boro-0203 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 38 contaminants in the water serving Bergenfield boro-0203. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Bergenfield boro-0203?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bergenfield boro-0203, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bergenfield boro-0203's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bergenfield boro-0203 include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.