Newark Water Department
Newark, New Jersey · PWSID: NJ0714001
Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | MCL (Limit) | Status | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes | 0.09 mg/l | 80 mg/l | Exceeds Limit | Jan 1, 2016 |
| Total Coliform (TCR) | 2.5 % positive | 5 % positive | Within Limit | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Combined Filter Effluent | 0.5 NTU | 1 NTU | Within Limit | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Cyanide | 100 ppb | 200 ppb | Within Limit | Jan 1, 2017 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 0.081 mg/l | 60 mg/l | Exceeds Limit | Jul 1, 2018 |
| Chlorine | 2 ppm | 4 ppm | Within Limit | Nov 1, 2018 |
Violation History
Frequently Asked Questions
Newark Water Department has a Water Safety Score of F (5/100). The system serves 294,274 people and has 22 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.
Newark Water Department has 11 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.
The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.
If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into 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 (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.