Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in JERSEY CITY-0906, New Jersey
Tap water in JERSEY CITY-0906, New Jersey receives a grade of F (57/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by JERSEY CITY MUA. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in JERSEY CITY-0906's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving JERSEY CITY-0906.
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.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 4.57 ppt, 4566x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 38.4 ppb, 639x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 48.2 ppb, 321x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for JERSEY CITY MUA (system ID NJ0906001) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 12/01/2025 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Recommended filters for JERSEY CITY-0906
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in JERSEY CITY-0906'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 JERSEY CITY-0906'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 |
5.42 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
7.04 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
4.57 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 4566× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
38.4 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 639× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
48.2 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 321× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
29.5 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 295× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
18.3 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 183× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
10.1 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 169× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
34.7 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 87× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
9.91 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 50× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.16 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 22× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.638 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 21× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.338 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.4× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
0.338 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.4× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0468 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.3× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
108.3 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Antimony Heavy metal |
0.383 ppb | 1.0 | 6.0 | 10 | 20 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.0524 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
18.3 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.569 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
2.53 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.0525 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
1.79 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.131 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
1.11 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.041 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0965 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.066 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (total) Heavy metal |
0.168 ppb | — | 100.0 | — | — | — | — | 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, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
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