What was found in Ridgewood twp-0251'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 71000 µg/L 5462% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 8100 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 7400 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 3200 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 937 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 900 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 107 µg/L 713% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 58.9 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.7 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 20.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 18.3 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12.9 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 6.73 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4.49 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 4.1 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.98 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.78 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1.98 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1.08 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1.06 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.01 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.4210 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3510 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.2980 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.2800 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.2710 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0314 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0267 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0163 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0138 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0107 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhps | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0026 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ridgewood twp-0251
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RIDGEWOOD WATER | 61,700 |
Frequently asked questions about Ridgewood twp-0251 tap water
Is Ridgewood twp-0251 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 43 contaminants in the water serving Ridgewood twp-0251. 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 Ridgewood twp-0251?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ridgewood twp-0251, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ridgewood twp-0251's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ridgewood twp-0251 include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, 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.