What was found in ZIP 08005
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 975 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 900 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 294.5 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 495 µg/L — OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 63 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 200 µg/L — OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.55 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22 µg/L — OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.5015 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 21.161 µg/L — OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 16.0453 pCi/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.11 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.319 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.499 µg/L — OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.368 µg/L — OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.433 µg/L — OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.1795 pCi/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.9455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.16 µg/L — OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.3575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.952 µg/L — OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.9185 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.833 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.69 µg/L — OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 1.3 MFL 19% of the EPA limit 7 MFL Highest in the ZIP: OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES · 15,419 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00070 mg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · 20,000 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.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 08005
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER | NJ | 20,000 |
| OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES | NJ | 15,419 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 08005 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 08005 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 08005. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 08005?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 08005. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 08005's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.