Bloomfield Water Department

Bloomfield Town-0702, NJ
NJ0702001
People Served
47.3K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Essex County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • TR

    1,2,3-Trichloropropane

    1,2,3-Trichloropropane is a synthetic chemical used in solvents and pesticides. It can contaminate groundwater from industrial sites and agricultural areas. It is a known carcinogen.

    0.010 ppb
    EPA limit 0.005 ppb
  • AR

    Arsenic

    Arsenic is a toxic element found in rocks and soil. It enters water through natural erosion and human activities like mining. Long-term exposure causes cancer and organ damage.

    500.000 ppb
    EPA limit 10.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane

Avg:0.010 ppb
Limit:0.200 ppb

Alkalinity, Total

Avg:29.500 ppm
Limit:-

Aluminum

Avg:0.150 ppm
Limit:-

Barium

Avg:0.006 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chloride

Avg:36.100 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.110 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm
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Contaminants tested