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Failing Water Quality

Trenton, NJ 08619

Mercer County · Population served: 256,128

Water Systems Serving This Area

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AQUA NJ - HAMILTON SQUARE
Surface water · Pop. 39,128
PWSID: NJ1103001
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TRENTON WATER WORKS
Surface water · Pop. 217,000
PWSID: NJ1111001

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
17.6
15 ppb 1 ppb Exceeded

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

6 detected 3 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOA11.6 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOS11.4 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHxS10.4 ppt10 ppt10 pptExceeded
PFHxA5.4 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFPeA4.6 pptNo standardUnregulated
PFHpA3.4 pptNo standardUnregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

236Total (5yr)
6Health-Based
117Major