What was found in Little Egg harbor-1516'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 89 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.448 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.6225 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 12.276 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.8865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.204 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.7 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.817 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.5525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.618 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU · 24,215 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Little Egg harbor-1516
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP MU | 24,215 |
Frequently asked questions about Little Egg harbor-1516 tap water
Is Little Egg harbor-1516 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Little Egg harbor-1516. 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 Little Egg harbor-1516?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Little Egg harbor-1516, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Little Egg harbor-1516's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Little Egg harbor-1516 include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.