What was found in ZIP 08859
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 580 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 266.16 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 160 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 160 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 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 |
| Lead | 82.7 µg/L 551% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 79.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 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 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 15.52 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14.51 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.36 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.05 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.09 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.8300 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4700 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0083 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.8% 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 08859
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| OLD BRIDGE MUA | NJ | 68,000 |
| SAYREVILLE W DEPT | NJ | 45,345 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 08859 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 08859 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 08859. 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 08859?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 08859. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 08859's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.