What was found in Ship Bottom boro-1528'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 395 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 40 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.7 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.16 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.1 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.604 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.84 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.647 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.503 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.122 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.0975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART · 15,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ship Bottom boro-1528
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART | 15,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Ship Bottom boro-1528 tap water
Is Ship Bottom boro-1528 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Ship Bottom boro-1528. 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 Ship Bottom boro-1528?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ship Bottom boro-1528, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ship Bottom boro-1528's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ship Bottom boro-1528 include Copper, Barium, Lithium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.