What was found in Old Bridge twp.-1209'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 580 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 74 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 100 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 71.1 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 96.665 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36.18 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 90 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73.85 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 77.12 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 55.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 74.53 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 61.2 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 31.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 37.125 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 28.365 µg/L 189% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.15 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Asbestos | 15 MFL 214% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 7 MFL Highest in the city: MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.237 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.36 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.035 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.857 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.68 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.13 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.0445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.06 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.476 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0083 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0650 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0074 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0046 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0041 µg/L — MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE · 9,084 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OLD BRIDGE MUA · 68,000 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 Old Bridge twp.-1209
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OLD BRIDGE MUA | 68,000 |
| MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE | 9,084 |
Frequently asked questions about Old Bridge twp.-1209 tap water
Is Old Bridge twp.-1209 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Old Bridge twp.-1209. 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 Old Bridge twp.-1209?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Old Bridge twp.-1209, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Old Bridge twp.-1209's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Old Bridge twp.-1209 include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, 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.