What was found in Far Hills boro-1807'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 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 7220 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 6430 µg/L 495% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 267 µg/L 1780% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 101 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.6 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 69.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 43.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 28.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.9 pCi/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.28 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.19 pCi/L 64% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.5270 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.2200 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0379 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0275 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0112 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0091 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Far Hills boro-1807
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS | 217,230 |
Frequently asked questions about Far Hills boro-1807 tap water
Is Far Hills boro-1807 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 35 contaminants in the water serving Far Hills boro-1807. 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 Far Hills boro-1807?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Far Hills boro-1807, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Far Hills boro-1807's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Far Hills boro-1807 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.