What was found in ZIP 08831
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-Nitrite | 4100 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 4000 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2540 µg/L 195% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 900 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 580 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 385 µg/L 2567% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 99.3 µg/L 166% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 95.3 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 79.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 77.4 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 53.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 44.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 24 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14.51 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.79 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.35 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 7 pCi/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.76 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.86 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.46 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 2.06 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 1.05 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.7400 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0136 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0119 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0113 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0112 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0112 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% 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 08831
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| OLD BRIDGE MUA | NJ | 68,000 |
| MONROE TWP UTILITY DEPARTMENT | NJ | 36,000 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 08831 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 08831 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 35 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 08831. 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 08831?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 08831. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 08831's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Nitrite, Fluoride, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.