Essex County, New Jersey Water Quality
Aggregated water quality data for 11 water systems in Essex County.
Water Systems
11
Water Systems
474K
People Served
Surface water
Water Source
Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | EPA Limit (MCL) | Health Guideline | % of Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 13.0 | No federal limit | 10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL) | 130% | Above guideline |
| PFBA | 0.009 | No federal limit | 1000.0 ug/L(EWG) | 0% | Below guideline |
| PFBS | 0.006 | No federal limit | 2000.0 ug/L(EPA Health Advisory) | 0% | Below guideline |
| PFHpA | 0.007 | No federal limit | 1000.0 ug/L(EWG) | 0% | Below guideline |
| PFHxA | 0.008 | No federal limit | 1000.0 ug/L(EWG) | 0% | Below guideline |
| PFHxS | 0.011 | 0.010 ug/L | 0.001 ug/L(EWG) | 113% | Above limit |
| PFOA | 0.044 | 0.004 ug/L | 0.090 ug/L(EWG) | 1100% | Above limit |
| PFOS | 0.012 | 0.004 ug/L | 0.300 ug/L(EWG) | 305% | Above limit |
| PFPeA | 0.013 | No federal limit | 1000.0 ug/L(EWG) | 0% | Below guideline |
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