What was found in Paulsboro boro-0814'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 | 260 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 199 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 95.12 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 49.175 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 37.29 pCi/L 249% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.52 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.728 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.96 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 6.912 pCi/L 138% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.6985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.625 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.358 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.3 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.7395 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.244 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.9445 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.8600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.6800 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.5300 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.5225 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 0.3500 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.1285 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 0.0990 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.0880 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.0700 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0350 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,097 people · 2023 | 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 Paulsboro boro-0814
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT | 6,097 |
Frequently asked questions about Paulsboro boro-0814 tap water
Is Paulsboro boro-0814 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants in the water serving Paulsboro boro-0814. 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 Paulsboro boro-0814?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Paulsboro boro-0814, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Paulsboro boro-0814's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Paulsboro boro-0814 include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Barium, TTHM. 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.