WEST CALDWELL WATER DEPARTMENT
NJ · PWS ID NJ0721001 · Community water system
44
contaminants tested
19
detected
10,759
people served
PFAS detected
“Forever chemicals” from UCMR-5 — the only fresh nationwide measurements (2023–2025).
| Contaminant | Max | Detection rate | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFHxA | 0.0062 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFOA | 0.0083 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFOS | 0.0055 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFPeA | 0.0067 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFBA | 0.0051 ug/L | 2/4 | 2024 |
Other contaminants detected
| Contaminant | Max | Detection rate | Source | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.9 UG/L | 128/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Chloroform | 76.5 UG/L | 128/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.7 UG/L | 128/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.5 UG/L | 128/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| TTHM | 99.5 UG/L | 128/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 53.9 UG/L | 128/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.6 UG/L | 128/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Monochloroacetic acid | 5.47 UG/L | 102/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| COPPER, FREE | 207.6 UG/L | 93/93 | SYR4 | 2012–2018 |
| Bromoform | 2.12 UG/L | 60/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Lead | 51 UG/L | 41/93 | SYR4 | 2012–2018 |
| Dibromoacetic acid | 3.06 UG/L | 39/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| LEAD SUMMARY | 0.0270 mg/L | 16/16 | LCR | 2026 |
| Monobromoacetic acid | 2.78 UG/L | 10/128 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
25 contaminants tested, none detected
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Areas served
WEST CALDWELL BORO-0721