Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE delivers tap water graded D (58/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 55,000 residents in WAYNE TWP.-1614, New Jersey using surface water (purchased). 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; Arsenic detected. For questions, the utility can be reached at 973-628-1800.
Is WAYNE TWP.-1614 tap water safe to drink?
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (58/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 55,000 residents in WAYNE TWP.-1614, drawing from surface water (purchased).
Public testing data identifies 14 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS)*, Trichloroacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, Dichloroacetic acid, Arsenic*, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)*, Radium, combined (-226 and -228)*, Dibromochloromethane, Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)*, Nitrate*. 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 TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE (system ID NJ1614001) 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.
Quick actions for WAYNE TWP.-1614 residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE.
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 29.7 ppb, 496x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 58.5 ppb, 390x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 32.5 ppb, 325x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.176 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for WAYNE TWP.-1614
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.
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 58/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
29.7 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 496× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
58.5 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 390× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
32.5 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 325× over |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS)* PFAS |
0.171 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 171× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
17.0 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 170× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
7.87 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 131× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
49.8 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 125× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
14.9 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 74× over |
| Arsenic* Heavy metal |
0.176 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 44× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)* PFAS |
2.69 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 30× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228)* Radiological |
1.5 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 30× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
0.777 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7.8× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)* PFAS |
1.84 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 6.1× over |
| Nitrate* Inorganic |
0.176 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 1.3× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0085 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
74.8 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate* Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.2 ppb | 3.0 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum* Heavy metal |
33.9 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
2.07 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium* Heavy metal |
8.54 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.577 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)* PFAS |
1.27 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0532 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Butyl benzyl phthalate* Semi-volatile organic compound |
1.6 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Di-n-butyl phthalate* Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.02 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.
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE service area
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