What was found in Morris Plains boro-1423'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 | 3500 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3460 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1074 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 212.5 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 113.8 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 84.265 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 62.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 30 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.55 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.325 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.804 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.095 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.88 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.36 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.1 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.9950 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.6580 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.5950 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.5600 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1950 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.1260 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0157 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0121 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0104 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0092 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA · 62,349 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Morris Plains boro-1423
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUA | 62,349 |
Frequently asked questions about Morris Plains boro-1423 tap water
Is Morris Plains boro-1423 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 39 contaminants in the water serving Morris Plains boro-1423. 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 Morris Plains boro-1423?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Morris Plains boro-1423, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Morris Plains boro-1423's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Morris Plains boro-1423 include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. 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.