Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in EAST ORANGE CITY-0705, New Jersey
Tap water in EAST ORANGE CITY-0705, New Jersey receives a grade of D (60/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by 2 public water systems, primarily NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in EAST ORANGE CITY-0705's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utilities serving EAST ORANGE CITY-0705.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctanoic 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 66.3 ppb, 1105x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 37.3 ppb, 373x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 49.6 ppb, 331x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 3.05 ppt, 3048x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT (system ID NJ0714001) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Water systems serving EAST ORANGE CITY-0705
EAST ORANGE CITY-0705 is served by 2 public water systems. Click any utility to see its complete grade card and treatment plant contact info.
NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
- PFAS contamination
- Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
EAST ORANGE WATER COMMISSION
- PFAS contamination
- Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
- Arsenic significantly above health guideline
Recommended filters for EAST ORANGE CITY-0705
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in EAST ORANGE CITY-0705's water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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All contaminants detected in EAST ORANGE CITY-0705's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. 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 |
9.93 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
3.05 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 3048× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
66.3 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 1105× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
37.3 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 373× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
49.6 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 331× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.887 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 222× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
18.3 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 183× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
7.06 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 118× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
41.4 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 104× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
18.5 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 93× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.65 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 55× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.94 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 29× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.235 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 12× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228)* Radiological |
0.5 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 10× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.5 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 10× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
1.07 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 7.6× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
1.87 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 6.2× over |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
2.24 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.5× over |
| Antimony* Heavy metal |
1.71 ppb | 1.0 | 6.0 | 10 | 20 | 1 | — | 1.7× over |
| Antimony Heavy metal |
1.71 ppb | 1.0 | 6.0 | 10 | 20 | 1 | — | 1.7× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
54.5 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
23.7 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
71.3 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.798 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.0121 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.609 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid* Disinfection byproduct |
0.324 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.324 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
1.87 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
1.37 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.301 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.122 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 4-Androstene-3,17-dione* Other |
0.375 ppt | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorodifluoromethane Other |
0.0148 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (total) Heavy metal |
1.38 ppb | — | 100.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Cyanide* Inorganic |
0.467 ppb | — | 200.0 | 50 | 70 | 150 | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride* Inorganic |
0.0183 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| 4-Androstene-3,17-dione Other |
0.375 ppt | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Cyanide Inorganic |
0.467 ppb | — | 200.0 | 50 | 70 | 150 | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.0183 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | 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, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT.