What was found in ZIP 07109
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1464 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1420 µg/L 9467% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 152 µg/L 190% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 130.6 µg/L 218% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 122 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 92 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 87.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 59 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 19.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 14.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0016 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 07109
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT | NJ | 294,274 |
| BELLEVILLE WATER DEPT | NJ | 35,129 |
| NUTLEY WATER DEPT | NJ | 29,500 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 07109 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 07109 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 07109. 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 07109?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 07109. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 07109's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Lead, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.