Water Quality: Newark, NJ
1 water system • 294,274 people served
Multiple Health Violations33
Total Violations
26
Health-Based Violations
1
Water Systems
294,274
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Newark has 26 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 33 violations are on record for 1 water system serving 294,274 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
E. coli
Fecal Coliform
TTHM
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Newark
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT | NJ0714001 | Surface Water | 294,274 | 33 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.