What was found in Chatham boro-1404'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 | 7220 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 7220 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 6430 µg/L 495% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 530 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 283 µg/L 1887% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 110.1 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 77.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.6 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 43.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 35.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 30 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 28.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.9 pCi/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.98 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.19 pCi/L 64% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.1 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.6000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.5600 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.5270 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.2200 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0379 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0275 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0157 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0121 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0112 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chatham boro-1404
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS | 217,230 |
| SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA | 62,349 |
| CHATHAM WATER DEPT | 8,962 |
Frequently asked questions about Chatham boro-1404 tap water
Is Chatham boro-1404 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 44 contaminants in the water serving Chatham boro-1404. 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 Chatham boro-1404?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Chatham boro-1404, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chatham boro-1404's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chatham boro-1404 include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.