What was found in ZIP 08541
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 | 4397 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4394 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 908 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 496.8 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 73.325 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.77 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 36.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.3 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.335 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.224 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 5.3 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.297 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3.2 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.3700 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.3680 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.1860 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN · 615,430 people · 2025 | 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.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 08541
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN | NJ | 615,430 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 08541 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 08541 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 36 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 08541. 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 08541?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 08541. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 08541's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.