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Failing Water Quality

Trenton, NJ 08648

Mercer County · Population served: 842,285

Water Systems Serving This Area

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LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL
Groundwater · Pop. 1,200
PWSID: NJ1107001
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AQUA NJ - LAWRENCE
Surface water · Pop. 8,655
PWSID: NJ1107002
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TRENTON WATER WORKS
Surface water · Pop. 217,000
PWSID: NJ1111001
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NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
Surface water · Pop. 615,430
PWSID: NJ2004002

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
17.1
15 ppb 1 ppb Exceeded

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

12 detected 4 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOA8.1 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOA7.5 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOS6.8 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFBA5.9 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFBA5.5 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFBS4.9 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFPeA4.6 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFOS4.4 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

246Total (5yr)
6Health-Based
111Major