Question 1

Is South River tap water safe to drink?

Accepted Answer

South River's water has 2 contaminants detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

Question 2

What contaminants are in South River tap water?

Accepted Answer

6 contaminants have been detected in South River's water supply across 1 water system. See the full contaminant table above for details.

Question 3

How can I improve my water quality in South River?

Accepted Answer

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in South River's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Question 4

Does South River have any water quality violations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, South River currently has 9 active violations. See the violations section above for details.

Contaminant	Detected Level	EPA Limit (MCL)	Health Guideline	% of Limit	Status
lithium	15.1	No federal limit	10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)	151%	Above guideline
PFBA	0.005	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
PFOA	0.008	0.004 ug/L	0.090 ug/L(EWG)	190%	Above limit
PFOS	0.004	0.004 ug/L	0.300 ug/L(EWG)	103%	Above limit
PFPeA	0.003	No federal limit	1000.0 ug/L(EWG)	0%	Below guideline

South River, New Jersey Water Quality Report

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Detected Contaminants

Recommended Water Filters

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (9)

Resolved Violations (91)

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