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Failing Water Quality

Caldwell, NJ 07006

Essex County · Population served: 47,160

Water Systems Serving This Area

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CALDWELL WATER DEPT
Surface water · Pop. 9,027
PWSID: NJ0703001
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FAIRFIELD WATER DEPT
Surface water · Pop. 7,400
PWSID: NJ0707001
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NORTH CALDWELL WATER DEP
Surface water · Pop. 6,000
PWSID: NJ0715001
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NORTH CALDWELL - HILLTOP
Surface water · Pop. 208
PWSID: NJ0715002
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VERONA WATER DEPARTMENT
Surface water · Pop. 13,641
PWSID: NJ0720001

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
5.5
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

31 detected 10 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOA42.3 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOA15.4 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOS12.2 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOA11.5 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHxS11.3 ppt10 ppt10 pptExceeded
PFPeA10.1 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFHxA9.6 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFOA8.9 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

155Total (5yr)
19Health-Based
77Major