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Failing Water Quality

Trenton, NJ 08628

Mercer County · Population served: 250,171

Water Systems Serving This Area

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TRENTON WATER WORKS
Surface water · Pop. 217,000
PWSID: NJ1111001
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PA AMERICAN WATER CO YARDLEY
Surface water · Pop. 33,171
PWSID: PA1090074

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
17.6
15 ppb 1 ppb Exceeded

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

7 detected 2 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOA9.7 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOS6.1 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFBA5.4 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFPeA5.1 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFBS4.8 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFHxA4.8 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFHpA3.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

209Total (5yr)
6Health-Based
98Major