Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH delivers tap water graded F (50/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 377,613 residents in FREEHOLD TWP.-1316, New Jersey using surface water. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Bromodichloromethane significantly above health guideline; Arsenic detected. For questions, the utility can be reached at 732-547-8783.
Is FREEHOLD TWP.-1316 tap water safe to drink?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH delivers tap water that earns a grade of F (50/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a poor rating, with significant contamination concerns and/or recent violations.
The utility serves 377,613 residents in FREEHOLD TWP.-1316 and 26 other communities, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 20 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Bromodichloromethane, Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Trichloroacetic acid, Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Arsenic, Dichloroacetic acid, Dibromochloromethane, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA), Radium, combined (-226 and -228), Chlorite, Dibromoacetic acid, Chromium (hexavalent), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), 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.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH (system ID NJ1345001) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2023 | 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 FREEHOLD TWP.-1316 residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 46.9 ppb, 313x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 14.0 ppb, 233x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Bromodichloromethane significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernBromodichloromethane detected at 10.7 ppb, 178x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.19 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for FREEHOLD TWP.-1316
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 like TTHM. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC or chloroform reduction.
Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
$429-$599Reverse osmosis certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for arsenic is the most reliable home option.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 50/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
46.9 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 313× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
14.0 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 233× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
10.7 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 178× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
13.2 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 132× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
33.4 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 83× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
6.02 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 60× over |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
0.058 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 58× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.19 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 48× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
7.03 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 35× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.76 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 28× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
2.25 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 25× over |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA) PFAS |
0.133 ppt | 0.006 | — | — | — | — | — | 22× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.44 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 8.8× over |
| Chlorite Disinfection byproduct |
334.0 ppb | 50.0 | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | 6.7× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.106 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.5× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0482 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.4× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
0.707 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 2.4× over |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) PFAS |
0.013 ppt | 0.006 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 2.2× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.161 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 1.1× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
0.161 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 1.1× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
186.3 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane Other |
0.000164 ppb | 0.0007 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.0786 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) Other |
0.184 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
8.94 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.0229 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
7.39 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
1.2 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
0.989 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
1.26 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
0.315 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.155 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.155 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Germanium Other |
0.00744 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Lithium Other |
0.276 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH service area
This water system serves 27 communities in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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