What was found in West Long Branch boro-1353'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 | 1680 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1680 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 870 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 847 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 570 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 114.7 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 89.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 79 µg/L 527% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 75 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 42.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 6 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.18 pCi/L 84% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0600 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.0600 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0092 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving West Long Branch boro-1353
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH | 377,613 |
Frequently asked questions about West Long Branch boro-1353 tap water
Is West Long Branch boro-1353 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving West Long Branch boro-1353. 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 West Long Branch boro-1353?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for West Long Branch boro-1353, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in West Long Branch boro-1353's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in West Long Branch boro-1353 include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Chlorite. 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.