What was found in Deptford twp.-0802'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 583 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 59.2 µg/L 395% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 31.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.71 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.01 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.3300 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Deptford twp.-0802
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DEPTFORD TWP MUA | 30,561 |
Frequently asked questions about Deptford twp.-0802 tap water
Is Deptford twp.-0802 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Deptford twp.-0802. 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 Deptford twp.-0802?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Deptford twp.-0802, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Deptford twp.-0802's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Deptford twp.-0802 include Copper, Lead, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.