CALDWELL WATER DEPT
NJ · PWS ID NJ0703001 · Community water system
44
contaminants tested
20
detected
9,027
people served
PFAS detected
“Forever chemicals” from UCMR-5 — the only fresh nationwide measurements (2023–2025).
| Contaminant | Max | Detection rate | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFHxA | 0.0046 ug/L | 2/4 | 2024 |
| PFHxS | 0.0048 ug/L | 2/4 | 2024 |
| PFOA | 0.0154 ug/L | 2/4 | 2024 |
| PFPeA | 0.0055 ug/L | 2/4 | 2024 |
| PFBS | 0.0032 ug/L | 1/4 | 2024 |
| PFHpA | 0.0036 ug/L | 1/4 | 2024 |
Other contaminants detected
| Contaminant | Max | Detection rate | Source | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPPER, FREE | 321.8 UG/L | 47/60 | SYR4 | 2012–2018 |
| Lead | 147.4 UG/L | 37/60 | SYR4 | 2012–2018 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.31 UG/L | 16/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| TTHM | 66.6 UG/L | 16/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Bromoform | 7.92 UG/L | 15/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.1 UG/L | 14/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| LEAD SUMMARY | 0.0050 mg/L | 13/13 | LCR | 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.55 UG/L | 10/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.849 UG/L | 8/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Chloroform | 48.4 UG/L | 6/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Dibromoacetic acid | 2.04 UG/L | 6/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Monochloroacetic acid | 2.32 UG/L | 1/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.385 UG/L | 1/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| lithium | 9.12 ug/L | 1/4 | UCMR-5 | 2024 |
24 contaminants tested, none detected
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Areas served
CALDWELL BORO-0703