What was found in East Greenwich twp.-0803'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 | 6800 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 700 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 679 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 381 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 102 µg/L 680% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 96.1 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 29.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 22.7 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 21 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.08 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.51 pCi/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.87 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.6 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.07 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.2235 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFNA | 0.0733 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0144 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0089 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving East Greenwich twp.-0803
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT | 9,900 |
Frequently asked questions about East Greenwich twp.-0803 tap water
Is East Greenwich twp.-0803 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving East Greenwich twp.-0803. 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 East Greenwich twp.-0803?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for East Greenwich twp.-0803, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in East Greenwich twp.-0803's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in East Greenwich twp.-0803 include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead. 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.