Newark Water Department
Essex County, NJ
NJ0714001
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- HA
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)
Haloacetic acids are byproducts formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. This group of 9 compounds is regulated due to potential cancer risks.
- TR
Trichloroacetic Acid
Trichloroacetic acid is a byproduct formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. It's commonly found in chlorinated drinking water supplies.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
4-Androstene-3,17-Dione
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.000 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Barium
5 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.006 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
301 detections
| Avg Result: | 7.269 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorate
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 23.500 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 210.000 ppb |
Chloroform
304 detections
| Avg Result: | 54.051 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Chromium
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 294.3K
- Surface Water
- Essex County
- Data from 2014-2023
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