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Failing Water Quality

Wharton, NJ 07885

Morris County · Population served: 14,842

Water Systems Serving This Area

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JEFFERSON TWP W U LK HOP
Groundwater · Pop. 8,500
PWSID: NJ1414011
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WHARTON WATER DEPT
Groundwater · Pop. 6,342
PWSID: NJ1439001

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
8.6
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

9 detected 3 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOS9.8 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOA8.3 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFPeA7.6 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFBS7.0 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFOA5.3 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHxA4.3 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFPeA3.9 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFHxA3.7 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

118Total (5yr)
21Health-Based
37Major