What was found in Sparta twp.-1918'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-Nitrite | 5176.5 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6096 µg/L — SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS · 1,618 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 5782.5 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1080.75 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1139.5 µg/L — SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS · 1,618 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 210 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 470 µg/L — SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS · 1,618 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 52.5 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 29.47 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 21.6044 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 17.3495 pCi/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 6 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 17 µg/L — SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS · 1,618 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.4 µg/L — SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS · 1,618 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.126 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.272 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.83 µg/L — SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS · 1,618 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.8475 pCi/L 57% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.55 µg/L — SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS · 1,618 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.5325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.114 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.895 µg/L — SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS · 1,618 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS · 1,618 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.0620 MFL 0.9% of the EPA limit 7 MFL Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0144 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0129 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0079 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK · 17,625 people · 2026
Highest in the city: 0.0027 mg/L — SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS · 1,618 people · 2026 | 3/3 | 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 Sparta twp.-1918
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY - LAKE MOHAWK | 17,625 |
| SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS | 1,618 |
| SPARTA TWP WTR - SUNSET | 342 |
Frequently asked questions about Sparta twp.-1918 tap water
Is Sparta twp.-1918 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Sparta twp.-1918. 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 Sparta twp.-1918?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Sparta twp.-1918, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sparta twp.-1918's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sparta twp.-1918 include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, 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.