What was found in Franklin twp.-0805'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 | 11630 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1288 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 320 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 35.5 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 27 pCi/L 180% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20.5 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 19.8 pCi/L 396% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.9 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.3 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.66 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 3.2 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.2 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.98 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.4453 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.22 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.2 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.9400 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.9200 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.2800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.2000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1700 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1300 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0630 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.0500 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0075 mg/L 50% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Franklin twp.-0805
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEWFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT | 1,616 |
| HOLLY GREEN CAMPGROUND | 140 |
| MALAGA MOBILE HOME PARK | 100 |
| MALAGA VILLA APARTMENTS | 100 |
| IONA TRAILER PARK | 72 |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin twp.-0805 tap water
Is Franklin twp.-0805 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Franklin twp.-0805. 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 Franklin twp.-0805?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Franklin twp.-0805, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Franklin twp.-0805's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Franklin twp.-0805 include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.