What was found in ZIP 08056
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 | 6800 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 810 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 700 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 679 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 102 µg/L 680% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 99 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 29.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 22.7 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 21 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.11 pCi/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.51 pCi/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.6 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.2235 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFNA | 0.0733 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0144 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0089 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | 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 08056
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT | NJ | 9,900 |
| AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH | NJ | 6,271 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 08056 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 08056 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 08056. 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 08056?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 08056. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 08056's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.