Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
BRICK TOWNSHIP MUA
BRICK TOWNSHIP MUA delivers tap water graded D (55/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 86,898 residents in BRICK TWP.-1506, New Jersey using surface water. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 732-458-7000.
Is BRICK TWP.-1506 tap water safe to drink?
BRICK TOWNSHIP MUA delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (55/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 86,898 residents in BRICK TWP.-1506, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 13 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, Dichloroacetic acid, Trichloroacetic acid, Dibromochloromethane, Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Dibromoacetic acid, Nitrate, Nitrate and nitrite. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for BRICK TOWNSHIP MUA.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 33.6 ppb, 560x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 19.8 ppb, 132x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 12.2 ppb, 122x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for BRICK TWP.-1506
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Reverse Osmosis or NSF P473 certified carbon
$80-$750Activated carbon and RO are the only technologies proven to remove PFAS at certified levels.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 55/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
5.96 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
33.6 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 560× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
19.8 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 132× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
12.2 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 122× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
4.89 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 81× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
13.4 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 34× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
6.8 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 34× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
3.24 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 32× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
1.23 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
1.39 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 4.6× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.121 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.0× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.353 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.5× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
0.353 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.5× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.00875 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
47.3 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.9 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
17.2 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
1.28 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.133 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
0.775 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.64 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.152 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
BRICK TOWNSHIP MUA service area
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