What was found in Elmwood Park boro-0211's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 104.54 µg/L 131% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 93.35 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 62.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.88 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 26.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.13 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.433 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.805 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT · 20,374 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Elmwood Park boro-0211
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | 20,374 |
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Park boro-0211 tap water
Is Elmwood Park boro-0211 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Elmwood Park boro-0211. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Elmwood Park boro-0211?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Elmwood Park boro-0211, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Elmwood Park boro-0211's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Elmwood Park boro-0211 include TTHM, Copper, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.