What was found in Hohokus boro-0228'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-Nitrite | 4400 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 4200 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 670 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 475 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 62.5 µg/L 417% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.76 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 12.8 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4.96 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.86 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.1141 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.98 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.03 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.32 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.4050 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.3660 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.3500 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.3280 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0304 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0210 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFNA | 0.0161 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0138 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0124 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0094 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0078 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 Hohokus boro-0228
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HO HO KUS WATER DEPT | 4,060 |
Frequently asked questions about Hohokus boro-0228 tap water
Is Hohokus boro-0228 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants in the water serving Hohokus boro-0228. 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 Hohokus boro-0228?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hohokus boro-0228, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hohokus boro-0228's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hohokus boro-0228 include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Barium, 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.