What was found in Ocean twp.-1520'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 495 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 200 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22 µg/L 147% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 21.161 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.05 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.499 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.368 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.318 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.433 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.265 pCi/L 45% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.0925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.952 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.589 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 1.3 MFL 19% of the EPA limit 7 MFL Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ocean twp.-1520
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES | 15,419 |
Frequently asked questions about Ocean twp.-1520 tap water
Is Ocean twp.-1520 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Ocean twp.-1520. 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 Ocean twp.-1520?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ocean twp.-1520, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ocean twp.-1520's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ocean twp.-1520 include Barium, Copper, Lead, 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.