What was found in ZIP 07039
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 7220 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 7220 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 6430 µg/L 495% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 640 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 267 µg/L 1780% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 101 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 81.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.6 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 43.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 40.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 28.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 25.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.9 pCi/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.25 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.05 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 3.83 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.66 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.19 pCi/L 64% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.2 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 1.75 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.9700 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.8460 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.5270 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3250 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.2200 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1110 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0440 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0379 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0275 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0112 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving ZIP 07039
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS | NJ | 217,230 |
| LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER | NJ | 27,391 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 07039 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 07039 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 43 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 07039. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 07039?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 07039. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 07039's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.