Medford Twp Dept Of Muni
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CO
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
Radium-226 and -228 are radioactive elements that enter water from eroding rock and soil. These naturally occurring contaminants increase the risk of cancer.
- PF
Pfoa
PFOA is a man-made chemical used in non-stick coatings and waterproof products. It persists in the environment and can contaminate drinking water, linked to various health issues.
- PF
Pfos
PFOS is a man-made chemical used in various products. It persists in the environment and can contaminate water sources through industrial activities. PFOS accumulates in the body over time.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Barium
| Avg: | 0.126 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromate
| Avg: | 4.300 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Chromium
| Avg: | 0.001 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Combined Chlorine
| Avg: | 0.300 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Copper
| Avg: | 0.284 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.300 ppm |
Cyanide
| Avg: | 0.044 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.200 ppm |
Summary
- People Served
- 17.3K
- Surface Water
- Burlington County
- Data from 2020-2022
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