Perth Amboy Water Department

Perth Amboy City--1216, NJ
NJ1216001
People Served
52.3K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Middlesex 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.

  • 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.

    99.000 ppb
    EPA limit 60.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

1,4-Dioxane

Avg:0.320 ppb
Limit:0.350 ppb

Alkalinity, Total

Avg:43.000 ppm
Limit:-

Aluminum

Avg:63.000 ppm
Limit:-

Barium

Avg:0.040 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chloride

Avg:65.000 ppm
Limit:-

Chromium

Avg:0.001 ppm
Limit:0.100 ppm
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