What was found in ZIP 08056
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 | 6800 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 685.6 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 679 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 294 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 586 µg/L — AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH · 6,271 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 95.695 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 96.2 µg/L — AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH · 6,271 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 62.02 µg/L 413% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 19.72 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 14.3 µg/L — AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH · 6,271 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.48 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.87 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2012
Highest in the ZIP: 7.11 pCi/L — AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH · 6,271 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.67 pCi/L 93% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.4595 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 3.82 µg/L — AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH · 6,271 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.73 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.0995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.02 µg/L — AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH · 6,271 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.6 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH · 6,271 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.8945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.095 µg/L — AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH · 6,271 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH · 6,271 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.2235 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFNA | 0.0733 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0144 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0089 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT · 9,900 people · 2026 | 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 08056
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT | NJ | 9,900 |
| AQUA NJ - WOOLWICH | NJ | 6,271 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 08056 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 08056 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 08056. 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 08056?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 08056. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 08056's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.