What was found in Jersey city-0906's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 480 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 447.5 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 204.69999999999993 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 97 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78.39999999999998 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 75.29999999999995 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 53.519999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44.95 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 30.675 µg/L 205% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.819999999999993 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.47499999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.319999999999993 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.1999999999999997 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 3 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.7100 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6420 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6320 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.2880 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0092 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0057 mg/L 38% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JERSEY CITY MUA · 262,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Jersey city-0906
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JERSEY CITY MUA | 262,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Jersey city-0906 tap water
Is Jersey city-0906 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Jersey city-0906. 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 Jersey city-0906?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Jersey city-0906, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jersey city-0906's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jersey city-0906 include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.