What was found in Ramsey boro-0248'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 | 4310 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 504.95 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 472.2 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.2 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 28.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.365 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.4 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.918 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.88 pCi/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.959 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.9 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.6095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.138 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.684 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.43 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.9475 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1585 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0570 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0136 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RAMSEY WATER DEPT · 15,207 people · 2024 | 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 Ramsey boro-0248
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RAMSEY WATER DEPT | 15,207 |
Frequently asked questions about Ramsey boro-0248 tap water
Is Ramsey boro-0248 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Ramsey boro-0248. 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 Ramsey boro-0248?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ramsey boro-0248, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ramsey boro-0248's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ramsey boro-0248 include Nitrate, Barium, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.