Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
JERSEY CITY MUA
JERSEY CITY MUA delivers tap water graded D (57/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 262,000 residents in JERSEY CITY-0906, New Jersey using surface water. 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. For questions, the utility can be reached at 862-849-8911.
Is JERSEY CITY-0906 tap water safe to drink?
JERSEY CITY MUA delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (57/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 262,000 residents in JERSEY CITY-0906, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 15 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, Dichloroacetic acid, Dibromochloromethane, Dibromoacetic acid, Nitrate, Nitrate and nitrite, Chromium (hexavalent). 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.
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.
Quick actions for JERSEY CITY-0906 residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for JERSEY CITY 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.
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.
Contact JERSEY CITY MUA
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Recommended water filters for JERSEY CITY-0906
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this 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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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 57/100 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 |
5.42 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
JERSEY CITY MUA service area
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