Newark, NJ Water Quality
Newark, NJ has 1 public water system serving 294,274 people. The average Water Safety Score is 5/100 (F). 22 health violations are on record.
Water Systems in Newark
Contaminants Detected in Newark Water
| Contaminant | Systems Detected | Exceeding MCL |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes | 1 | 1 |
| Total Coliform (TCR) | 1 | 0 |
| Combined Filter Effluent | 1 | 0 |
| Cyanide | 1 | 0 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1 | 1 |
| Chlorine | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Newark has 1 public water system serving 294,274 people. The average Water Safety Score is 5/100. There are 22 health violations on record. Check individual systems below for details.
Newark water systems have detected 6 contaminants, including Total Trihalomethanes, Total Coliform (TCR), Combined Filter Effluent. 11 contaminant exceedances above EPA limits were recorded.
The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) weighs health-based violations (40%), contaminant exceedances (30%), enforcement history (20%), and monitoring violations (10%). Scores are based on EPA SDWIS data from the last 10 years.
Request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), consider an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into NSF-certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.
Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System. City data aggregates all public water systems serving the municipality.