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Is Jersey City Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, July 23, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Jersey City?

Yes, Jersey City's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Jersey City has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Jersey City's local Twitter account.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Jersey City's water utility, Jersey City Mua, had 1 health-based violations and 2 non-health-based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Jersey City was resolved on Aug. 31, 2020. This assessment is based on the Jersey City Mua water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Jersey City Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Jersey City tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Jersey City's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Jersey City Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Jersey City Mua for Jersey City in New Jersey. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2021, Jersey City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Consumer Confidence Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Consumer Confidence Rule.

For the compliance period beginning Aug. 13, 2020, Jersey City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Public Notice Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Public Notice.

From Aug. 1, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2020, Jersey City had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Revised Total Coliform Rule.

For the compliance period beginning Aug. 11, 2018, Jersey City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Reporting Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Revised Total Coliform Rule.

From July 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018, Jersey City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Revised Total Coliform Rule.

From July 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017, Jersey City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Water Quality Parameter M/R which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Lead and Copper Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Lead and Copper Rule.

From July 1, 2015 to July 31, 2015, Jersey City had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Coliform (TCR).

From April 1, 2015 to April 30, 2015, Jersey City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Source Water (LT2) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Cryptosporidium.

Is there Lead in Jersey City Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Jersey City water system, Jersey City Mua, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0045 mg/L of lead in Jersey City water. This is 30.0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Jersey City contained more lead.

While Jersey City water testing may have found 0.0045 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Jersey City Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Franklin NG Site - near Jersey City with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Jersey City has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

Jersey City SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years

Compliance Period Status Health-Based? Category Code Code Rule Code Contaminant Code Rule Group Code Rule Family Code
07/01/2021 - Resolved No Other Violation (Other) Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report (71) Consumer Confidence Rule (420) Consumer Confidence Rule (7000) Other (400) Consumer Confidence Rule (420)
08/13/2020 - Resolved No Other Violation (Other) Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation (75) Public Notice Rule (410) Public Notice (7500) Other (400) Public Notice Rule (410)
08/01/2020 - 08/31/2020 Resolved Yes Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) (1A) Revised Total Coliform Rule (111) Revised Total Coliform Rule (8000) Microbials (100) Total Coliform Rules (110)
08/11/2018 - Resolved No Reporting Violation (RPT) Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR) (4B) Revised Total Coliform Rule (111) Revised Total Coliform Rule (8000) Microbials (100) Total Coliform Rules (110)
07/01/2018 - 07/31/2018 Resolved No Monitoring Violation (MON) Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) (3A) Revised Total Coliform Rule (111) Revised Total Coliform Rule (8000) Microbials (100) Total Coliform Rules (110)
07/01/2017 - 12/31/2017 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Water Quality Parameter M/R (53) Lead and Copper Rule (350) Lead and Copper Rule (5000) Chemicals (300) Lead and Copper Rule (350)
07/01/2015 - 07/31/2015 Resolved Yes Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) (22) Total Coliform Rule (110) Coliform (TCR) (3100) Microbials (100) Total Coliform Rules (110)
04/01/2015 - 04/30/2015 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring, Source Water (LT2) (32) Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (123) Cryptosporidium (3015) Microbials (100) Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Jersey City Water - Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I CONTACT JERSEY CITY CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Jersey City water provider, Jersey City Mua, please use the information below.
By Mail: 94 WASHINGTON STREET
HOBOKEN, NJ, 07030
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR JERSEY CITY MUA
Already have an account?

Existing customers can login to their Jersey City Mua account to pay their Jersey City water bill by clicking here.

Want to create a new account?

If you want to pay your Jersey City Mua bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Jersey City water bill.

Want to pay without an account?

If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Jersey City water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.

HOW TO START & STOP JERSEY CITY WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Jersey City means you will often need to put the water in your name with Jersey City Mua. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Jersey City means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Jersey City Mua. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

Is Jersey City Tap Water Safe to Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.67 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Jersey City tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 50% Moderate
  • Water Pollution 56% Moderate
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 50% Moderate
  • Water Quality 44% Moderate

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Jersey City, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

Related FAQS

Jersey City Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Jersey City's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

your

water quality information

consumer confidence report

issued june 2019

SUEZ | Jersey City Operations

PWSID # NJ0906001

This report contains important information about your drinking water. Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

our commitment to you

John Hroncich

Project Manager, Jersey City Operations

Dear Customer,

In 2018, the Jersey City Municipal Utility Authority (JCMUA) extended their successful 22-year maintenance and operations agreement with SUEZ, for an additional nine years. Under the new agreement SUEZ will begin the process of installing an automated meter infrastructure system that will help customers detect leaks in real time, improve billing accuracy and enhance system reliability. Together, the JCMUA and SUEZ, provide you with water that meets — and often surpasses — all the health and safety standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

We regularly test water samples to be sure that your water meets the safety standards. All the test results are on file with the NJDEP, the agency that monitors and regulates drinking water quality in our state. The EPA and the NJDEP establish these regulations. They also require water suppliers to provide a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to customers on an annual basis. This CCR contains important information about your drinking water. Please read it carefully and feel free to call us at 800.575.4433 if you have any questions.

In addition, you can write to us at 69 DeVoe Place, Hackensack, NJ 07601. You can also call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800.426.4791 with water-related questions. If you have specific questions about your water as it relates to your personal health, we suggest that you contact your health care provider. For more information about SUEZ, visit our website www.mysuezwater.com.

Sincerely,

John Hroncich

Project Manager, Jersey City Operations

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about your water supply

Your water comes from the Jersey City Reservoir at Boonton, as well as the Split Rock Reservoir in Rockaway Township. The source for this water is a 120 square mile watershed that drains into these two reservoirs. Combined, these two reservoirs can store 11.3 billion gallons of water.

The Jersey City Water Treatment Plant purifies about 50 million gallons of water a day on average and can treat up to 80 million gallons a day during peak periods. Purified water moves by gravity through 23 miles of aqueduct and 300 miles of water mains. From time to time you may receive water from the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, the Passaic Valley Water Commission or the City of Newark when routine maintenance is performed on the plant, aqueduct and mains. We strive to provide our customers with a safe, sure supply of water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

about the treatment process

We strive to provide you with drinking water that meets or surpasses all federal and state standards. Your water is purified at the Jersey City Water Treatment Plant in Boonton.

We use coagulants and filter the water to remove impurities and microscopic particles. A small amount of chlorine is then added to disinfect the water. Finally, we apply corrosion control chemicals to reduce the chance of lead and copper dissolving in the water from household plumbing.

To further ensure the safety of your water, we monitor it before, during and after the treatment process. For example, we routinely test the water at the rivers, lakes, and streams that supply drinking water. We also sample and test treated water to be sure that it remains pure as it travels to your home.

lead and your drinking water

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Jersey City is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking and cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water hotline or at http:www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

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drinking water quality

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno- compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infections by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800.426.4791. The table below shows how the quality of your drinking water in 2018 compared to the standards set by the NJDEP.

primary standards - directly related to the safety of drinking water.

Inorganic Chemicals

Units

MCLG

MCL

Highest

Range of

Violation

Likely Source

Result*

Results**

Barium

ppm

2

2

0.0188

NA

No

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of natural deposits

Chromium (total)

ppb

100

100

0.0784

NA

No

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits

Nickel

ppm

NA

monitor

0.0929

NA

No

Erosion of natural deposits

Nitrate as N

ppm

10

10

0.41

0.19 - 0.41

No

Runoff from fertilizer usage; leaching from septic tanks, sewage;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erosion of natural deposits

Total Nitrate and Nitrite

ppm

10

10

0.41

0.19 - 0.41

No

Runoff from fertilizer usage; leaching from septic tanks, sewage;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erosion of natural deposits

Disinfection &

Units

MCLG

MCL

Highest

Range of

Violation

Likely Source

Disinfection By-Products

Result LRAA Results**

Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

ppb

NA

80

65.9

27.1 - 102.6

No

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

ppb

NA

60

33.0

16.4 - 53.4

No

By-product of drinking water disinfection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disinfectant Residual

Units

MRDLG

MRDL

Highest

Range of

Violation

Likely Source

Result RAA

Results**

Chlorine as Cl2

ppm

4

4

0.91

0.18 - 1.70

No

Water additive to control microbes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lead and Copper

Units

MCLG

AL

90th

Samples

Violation

Likely Source

Percentile

>AL

Lead

ppb

0

15

6.7

3

No

Lead service lines, corrosion of household plumbing including fittings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and fixtures; erosion of natural deposits

Copper

ppm

1.3

1.3

0.114

0

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lead and Copper -

Units

 

Required

 

Minimum Level

 

Water Quality Parameters

 

Minimum Level

Detected

 

 

Treatment Plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pH

SU

 

7.0

 

7.0

 

 

Alkalinity

mg/L as CaCO3

NA

 

NA

 

 

Orthophosphate

mg/L as Total P

0.1

 

0.64

 

 

Distribution System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pH

SU

 

7.0

 

7.04

 

 

Alkalinity

mg/L as CaCO3

NA

 

NA

 

 

Orthophosphate

mg/L as Total P

0.1

 

0.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radionuclides (2014)

Units

MCLG

MCL

Highest

Range of

Violation

Likely Source

Result RAA

Results**

Combined Radium 226+228

pCi/L

0

5

0.14

NA - 0.14

No

Erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface Water/GWUDI Systems

Units

MCLG

MCL

Range of

%>0.3

Violation

Likely Source

Detections

Turbidity

NTU

NA

5%>0.3

0.08 - 0.24

0.0%

No

Soil runoff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microbiological

Units

MCLG

MCL

Min

Max

Violation

Likely Source

Total Coliforms

% positive

0

5%

0%

3%

Yes

Naturally present in the environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boonton WTP POE (TP001002)

 

MCLG

MCL

Lowest

Range of Ratio

Violation

 

 

Ratio (RAA)

(Monthly Ratio)

 

TOC Removal Ratio (RAA)

 

NA

RAA>=1.0

1.05

1.00 - 1.20

No

 

*Highest results are based upon the highest single sample.

**The Range of Results represent the lowest and highest detection during the monitoring year. RAA = Running Annual Average

LRAA = Locational Running Annual Average is the yearly average of all the results at each specific sampling site in the distribution system. POE = Point of Entry

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secondary standards - water quality parameters related to the aesthetic quality of drinking water.

Substance

Units

NJ RUL

Min

Max

RUL

Likely Source

Exceeded?

Alkalinity

ppm

NA

33

78

No

Natural mineral

Aluminum

ppb

200

ND

300

Yes

Naturally occurring element

Calcium

ppm

NA

13.5

24.4

No

Naturally occurring element

Chloride

ppm

250

70

129

No

Naturally occurring element

Color

CU

10

ND

3

No

Naturally occurring organic matter

Conductivity

umhos

NA

308

561

No

Naturally occurring element

Corrosivity (2017)

NA

Non-Corrosive

-1.33

NA

No

Naturally occuring element road salt

Hardness (as CaCO3)

ppm

250

60

97

No

Naturally occurring element

Iron

ppb

300

ND

80

No

Naturally occurring element, leaching from metal pipes

Manganese

ppb

50

ND

20

No

Naturally occurring element, leaching from metal pipes

pH

ppm

6.5 - 8.5

6.92

8.12

No

Natural property of water

Sodium**

ppm

50

36

71

Yes

Naturally occurring element

Sulfate

ppm

250

NA

9.1

No

Naturally occurring element

Total Dissolved Solids

ppm

500

141

319

No

Minerals and salts dissolved in the water

Zinc

ppm

5

ND

0.02

No

Naturally occurring element

Note on exceedences: Secondary standards are non-mandatory guidelines to assist public water systems in managing their drinking water for aesthetic considerations, such as taste, color and odor. These contaminants are not considered to present a risk to human health.

  • For healthy individuals, the sodium intake from water is not important because a much greater intake of sodium takes place from salt in the diet. However, sodium levels above the RUL may be of concern to individuals on a sodium restricted diet. Highest result is based on the Running Annual Average (RAA), due to multiple samples collected for sodium during 2018.

unregulated substances - for which the epa requires monitoring.

Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA and DEP in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether regulation is warranted.

Substance (2015)

Units

MRL

Min

MAX

Violation

Likely Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chlorate

ppb

20

64

160

No

Agricultural defoliant or desiccant; disinfection by-product; used in production of chlorine dioxide

Chromium

ppb

0.2

ND

0.31

No

Naturally occurring element

Chromium-6

ppb

0.03

ND

0.09

No

Naturally occurring element

Strontium

ppb

0.3

87

100

No

Naturally occurring element

Vanadium

ppb

0.2

ND

0.22

No

Naturally occurring element

Additional information about unregulated contaminants can be found at the following link, courtesy of American Water Works Association: https://drinktap.org/Water-Info/Whats-in-My-Water/Unregulated-Contaminant-Monitoring-Rule-UCMR

Monitoring Violation

We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. During July of 2018, we did not complete all monitoring for coliforms, and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time. We do know that the water was safe. Monitoring compliance was restored in the following month August 2018. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

Explanation: On August 1, 2018, the SUEZ Jersey City project was notified by the SUEZ Haworth Laboratory that the distribution system routine coliform bacteria samples collected during the month of July numbered 146, which is four short of the required 150 routine samples. The NJDEP was advised of the sampling deficiency and confirmed that the short number of samples is a monitoring violation.

Steps Taken to Correct Violation: Steps were taken by SUEZ to correct the process and validate sample collection process each day

and adjust schedule when samples are not collected as initially scheduled. This will include manual verification and comparison with lab provided updates.

Health Effects: This violation had no health effects to the general population. An alternate source of water was not necessary. Customers need not take any actions with regard to this event.

definitions

Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. CU: Color unit.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of disinfectant is necessary for control

of microbial contaminants.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectant to control microbial contamination.

NA: Not applicable.

ND: Not detected.

NJ RUL: New Jersey Recommended Upper Limit

NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Unit.

ppb Parts per billion: The equivalent of one second in 32 years.

ppm Parts per million: The equivalent of one second in 12 days

pCi/L Picocuries per liter: The equivalent of one second in 32 million years.

Primary Standards: Federal drinking water regulations for substances that are health-related. Water suppliers must meet all primary drinking water standards.

Secondary Standards: Federal drinking water measurements for substances that do not have an impact on health. These reflect aesthetic qualities such as taste, odor and appearance. Secondary standards are recommendations, not mandates.

TON: Threshold Odor Number.

Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

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source water assessment program

Under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, all states were required to establish a Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP). New Jersey’s SWAP Plan incorporates the following four fundamental steps:

  1. Determine the source water assessment area of each ground and surface water source of public drinking water.
  2. Inventory the potential contamination sources within the source water assessment area.
  3. Determine the public water system source’s susceptibility to regulated contaminants. It is important to note, if a drinking water source’s susceptibility is high, it does not necessarily mean the drinking water is contaminated. The rating reflects the potential for contamination of source water, not the existence of contamination.
  4. Incorporate public education and participation.

In 2004, source water assessment reports were completed by NJDEP for all Community and Noncommunity Water Systems in New Jersey. The source water assessment reports and supporting documentation are available at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/swap/index.html or by contacting the NJDEP’s Bureau of Safe Drinking Water at 609.292.5550.

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Supplement Source of Supply Data

During 2018 the JCMUA and SUEZ performed emergency repairs during which time interconnections with Passaic Valley Water Commission and Newark were opened to maintain an adequate supply, pressure and water quality.

During years when maintenance is not being performed Jersey City has sufficient source of supply from the Boonton Reservoir and Plant to provide water supply for Jersey City and Hoboken. Jersey City also sells water to Parsippany and Montville.

 

PRIMARY STANDARDS - Directly related to the safety of drinking water

 

 

 

 

 

INORGANIC CHEMICALS

Units

MCLG

MCL

PVWC

Newark

Violation

Major Sources in Drinking Water

 

Results

Results

 

Arsenic

ppb

0

5

-

< 0.5

No

Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

glass and electronics production wastes

 

Barium

ppm

2

2

< 0 .10

0.008

No

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erosion of natural deposits

 

Fluoride

ppm

4

4

0.008

< 0.1

No

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

 

Mercury (inorganic)

ppb

2

2

-

< 0.2

No

Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

factories; runoff from landfills: runoff from cropland

 

Nickel

ppm

NA

NA

0.00239

-

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits; Discharge from refineries and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

factories; Runoff from landfills: Runoff from cropland

 

Nitrate as N

ppm

10

10

3.26

<.01

No

Runoff from fertilizer usage; leaching from septic tanks,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sewage; erosion of natural deposits

 

Selenium

ppb

50

50

< 2

-

No

Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

natural deposits; discharge from mines

DISINFECTION &

 

Units

MCLG

MCL

PVWC

Newark

Violation

Major Sources in Drinking Water

 

DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS

Results

Results

 

Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

ppb

NA

80

35.5 - 75.5

-

No

By-product of drinking water disinfection

 

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

 

ppb

NA

60

17.33 - 26.05

-

No

By-product of drinking water disinfection

 

RADIONUCLIDES

 

Units

MCLG

MCL

Level Found

Level Found

Violation

Major Sources in Drinking Water

 

 

PVWC

Newark

 

Combined Radium 226+228

pCi/L

0

5

-

1.5

No

Erosion of natural deposits

 

TOC REMOVAL RATIO RAA

 

 

MCLG

MCL

PVWC

Newark

Violation

Major Sources in Drinking Water

 

 

 

Results

Results

 

TOC Removal

 

 

NA

TT

1.1

-

No

Naturally present in the environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1 - 1.3)

 

 

 

 

TURBIDITY

 

Units

MCLG

MCL

Level Found

Level Found

Violation

Major Sources in Drinking Water

 

 

PVWC

Newark

 

Turbidity

 

NTU

NA

5%>0.3

-

0.05 - 0.65

No

Soil runoff

SECONDARY STANDARDS -Water quality paramteres related to the aesthetic quality of drinking water

 

 

 

 

Units

NJ RUL

PVWC Result

Newark Result

Major Sources in Drinking Water

 

Alkalinity

ppm

NA

 

70

25.3

A characteristic of water caused by carbonate and bicarbonates

Aluminum

ppm

0.2

 

0.07

0.083

Naturally occurring element

Chloride

ppm

250

194

39

Naturally occurring element

Color

CU

10

 

ND

2

Naturally occurring organic matter

Foaming Agents

ppm

0.5

 

0.15

-

Surfactants from detergents and cleansers

Hardness (as CaCO3)

ppm

250

186

51.4

Naturally occurring element

Iron

ppm

0.3

 

ND

0.017

Naturally occurring element, leaching from metal pipes

Manganese

ppm

0.05

<0.05

0.017

Naturally occurring element, leaching from metal pipes

Odor

TON

3

 

10

1

Naturally occurring element

pH

ppm

6.5

- 8.5

8.4

7.02

Natural property of water

 

Sodium

ppm

50

 

162*

23.2

Naturally occurring element

Sulfate

ppm

250

68

10.3

Naturally occurring element

Total Dissolved Solids

ppm

500

498

108

Minerals and salts dissolved in the water

Zinc

ppm

5

 

0.05

< 0.2

Naturally occurring element

  • PVWC’s finished water was above New Jersey’s Recommended Upper Limit (RUL) of 50 ppm for sodium in 2018. Possible sources of sodium include natural soil runoff, roadway salt runoff, upstream wastewater treatment plants, and a contribution coming from chemicals used in the water treatment process. For healthy individuals the sodium intake from water is not important, because a much greater intake of sodium takes place from salt in the diet. However, sodium levels above the recommended upper limit may be a concern to individuals on a sodium-restricted diet. If you have any concerns please contact your health care provider.

 

UNREGULATED SUBSTANCES - for which EPA requires monitoring

 

 

 

Substance

Units

MRL

PVWC Result

Newark Result

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Chlorate

ppb

20

102 - 475

-

Agricultural defoliant or desiccant; disinfection by-product; used in production of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

chlorine dioxide

 

PFBS

ppb

0.09

0.002 - 0.0051

-

Used in products to make them stain, grease, heat and water resistant

PFHpA

ppb

0.01

0.0021

- 0.0049

-

Used in products to make them stain, grease, heat and water resistant

PFHxS

ppb

0.03

0.0025

- 0.0053

-

Used in products to make them stain, grease, heat and water resistant

PFNA

ppb

0.02

ND - 0.0021

-

Used in products to make them stain, grease, heat and water resistant

PFOA

ppb

0.02

0.0072

- 0.0021

-

Used in manufacturer of fluoropolymers, firefighting foams, cleaners, cosmetics,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

greases, lubricants, paints, polishes, adhesives and photographic films

 

PFOS

ppb

0.04

0.0049

- 0.012

-

Used in firefighting foam, circuit board etching, cleaners, floor polish, and pesticides

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CRYPTOSPORIDIUM - Cryptosporidium is a microbial pathogen found in surface water throughout the United States. Although filtration removes Cryptosporidium, the most commonly-used filtration methods cannot guarantee 100 percent removal. Our monitoring indicates the presence of these organisms in our source water. Current test methods do not allow us to determine if the organisms are viable or capable of causing disease. Ingestion of Cryptosporidium may cause cryptosporidiosis, an abdominal infection. Symptoms of infection include nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Most healthy individuals can overcome the disease within a few weeks. However, immuno-compromised people, infants and small children, and the elderly are

at greater risk of developing life-threatening illness. We encourage immuno-compromised individuals to consult their doctor regarding appropriate precautions to take to avoid infection. Cryptosporidium must be ingested to cause disease, and it may spread through means other than drinking water.

Contaminant Name

PVWC Result

Newark Result

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Source Water

Source Water

Cryptosporidium, # Cysts/L (2017)

0.87 - 0.878

-

Naturally present in the environment

Giardia, # Cysts/L (2017)

0.091 - 2.47

-

Naturally present in the environment

tap water or bottled water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800.426.4791.

The more you conserve, the more you save!

By installing more efficient water fixtures and repairing leaks, you can reduce indoor water use by up to 25 percent and help save money on water and energy bills. The more you conserve, the more you save!

For more information, please visit the following websites:

www.epa.gov/watersense

www.mysuezwater.com

eBilling

To register for eBilling visit www.mysuezwater.com/my-account/paperless-billing or call customer service at 800.422.5987.

important information

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Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority

 

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Contaminants


Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority

EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Utility details

  • Serves: 262000
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Surface water
  • Total: 5

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • Chromium (hexavalent)

Other Detected Contaminants

  • Chlorate
  • Chromium (total)
  • Strontium
  • Vanadium

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

Sources and Resources

Jersey City Tap Water

If you’re like many people, you might find that your Jersey City water is free from common contaminants and safe to drink. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. As a matter of fact, some serious contaminants in water are often not detected until they are several years old. By that time, the damage has been done and it can be very costly to reverse the damage done to your family.

If you’re like many people who are concerned about the cleanliness of their drinking water, you should really consider getting a filter for your kitchen or shower. In fact, your whole house may benefit from a filter too. A filter for your showerhead and faucets, both at home and at work, will keep you from coming into contact with harmful chlorine, which could cause a great deal of illness. Also, a good filtration system for your dishwasher and refrigerator will help to keep bacteria from growing, which could also be harmful. Of course, the best thing you can do for yourself and your family is to purchase a home purifier, which will ensure that all of your family’s water is safe from bacteria, chlorine, and any other harmful substance that is found in tap water.

It’s important to realize that clean, potable water is essential for everyone’s health. To ensure that you and your family get the purest water possible, consider making some changes to your lifestyle as well. Try to reduce your exposure to toxins by going organic whenever possible, drinking only filtered water, and filtering your shower and bathroom water. You’ll find that once you start living a healthier lifestyle, you’ll have fewer reasons to drink tap water that is not clean.

Jersey City Drinking Water

The most important thing that you should know about your Jersey City drinking water is that the treatment facilities there do not disinfect it. The chlorination and the fluoride that are using to treat your tap water will kill all the bacteria in it, but also the beneficial microbes that live in your pipes. The treatment facility will kill all of these good microbes along with the bacteria, which makes your drinking water less healthy than it would be if it wasn’t purified. So, when you go to buy bottled water in Jersey City, make sure that you get a purified one so that you are sure that you are getting pure, great-tasting water.

If you are serviced by a public treatment facility, there are chances that there might be a problem with your drinking water. There are several reports every year about prescription drugs and other contaminants in tap water. When these enter into the water supply, they can build up and start to poison people. You need to make sure that you get your water purifier right away so that you can drink safely. There are a number of ways that you can go about doing this, such as installing a water purifier in your home.

Another very important thing that you should know about your Jersey City drinking water is that the treatment facilities are only designed to treat a few types of contaminants, which mainly include chlorine. They do not have a system in place for treating prescription drugs. You need to make sure that you get a good, high-quality system, installed by an expert so that you can get the best quality water for your money. Once you have made the decision to purify your drinking water at home, you should always remember to have a professional test it at least twice a year, to ensure that it is safe to drink.

Jersey City Water

The water that comes from your Jersey City water heater is probably the cleanest water you have ever tasted. The water that you end up drinking has no chlorine or chloramine in it, and none of the other substances commonly found in tap water such as fluoride, lead, or any other metal. If you are concerned about where your water comes from, or how it’s treated, Jersey City water offers a great alternative: a water ionizer.

An ionizer works by passing an electric current through your tap water, turning it dark. The current passes through a bead that contains salt, which then absorbs the electrons in your water ionize it, turning it into dark, healthy metal. In time, the beads will become so full of electrons that they will begin to pull them out of the water, and your water ionizer works by pulling those ions out of the beads, restoring the ionized state of your tap water. An ionizer can also be used to reverse the metal build-up found in water pipes over time, eliminating the excess copper, lead, and other metals in your water. This is especially helpful to households that rely heavily on rainwater to water their gardens and other outdoor water sources or to flush toilets and using city water to do laundry.

There are a number of excellent brands of water ionizers available in the market today, from small, hand-held models that you can keep in your kitchen at all times, right up to systems that are larger and more complex than a refrigerator-sized water ionizer. You can even buy water ionizer kits that you can install right at your home, taking advantage of both ionizing your own water and save a little money on your monthly water bill. The benefits of drinking ionized water far outweigh any one household’s need for it, so if you are drinking contaminated water, you’ll definitely want to make the switch to ionized water as soon as possible.

Jersey City Water Treatment

One of the major concerns about Jersey City water treatment is its high cost. Because this is such a large city, it means that there are more expenses to be met. The fact that it is a major international city with a lot of international travelers passing through makes this problem even worse. To make up for these losses the city has invested millions of dollars in various forms of treatment and cleaning equipment.

In the early years of Jersey City’s water treatment program, it used to use a mechanical straightening system to remove particles in the water. It was not until later when the demand for purified water increased that the department developed a chemical process to do this. Now the system they use uses both a mechanical and chemical method. In the mechanical process, the treated water is passed through beds of chemicals that break down any materials that could potentially be found within the water. This is then mixed with plain old tap water to form a liquid that can then be circulated throughout the entire distribution system.

When it comes to what is used for this filtering system it depends on where you are in the area. The most popular type of filtration that is used today is a multi-stage carbon filter that uses activated carbon to trap any and all unwanted substances. They are also combined with other granular media like clay or stone to further block unwanted substances. After this, the final step is to treat this liquid so that it is safe to drink and will not harm your family or environment. Once this is done then the water is deemed safe to be used again.

Jersey City Safe Drinking Water

In Jersey City, New Jersey, one of the most important concerns that residents have to deal with is the safe drinking water supply. This has become a top priority for many residents after they discovered that in December, the Department of Environmental Protection found E-coli in its water supplies. The news caused mass outrage and raised serious questions about the safety of the drinking water in Jersey City.

Since the discovery, Jersey City water companies have worked hard to contain the E-coli and work to make sure that other contaminants are not introduced into the public drinking water supply. They have also invested heavily in pollution control and have made many improvements to the treatment plants that they use in order to ensure that the water coming out of their facilities is as clean as possible. Even with all of these precautions, the problems of E-coli in the drinking water still persist, and so far, Jersey City has not found a solution to the problem.

Because no one yet knows how serious the problem actually is, you should make sure that the water that you and your family are drinking is as clean as possible. You should get the information that you need about what kind of contaminants may be present in the drinking water in your area by getting online and learning as much as you can about the environmental problems of Jersey City. This will allow you to make an informed decision about the health risks that you may be facing.

Jersey City Water Quality

When you think of Jersey City, New Jersey, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a beautiful white sand beach that looks like it’s ready for the famous “blue waters.” If you happen to be a resident or visitor of this gorgeous town for any length of time, you’ll know that it’s anything but. You may also know it as the host to one of the most prestigious and comprehensive teams of water treatment specialists in the entire world. However, if you are unfamiliar with the history of this proud town, you may be wondering why it has been chosen to host so many tournaments that are both national and local in nature. Jersey City water is treated by one of the best treatment facilities in the country, allowing every drop to be free from prescription drugs and other harmful toxins.

Throughout the years, the need for clean water has become more apparent. As a result, the infrastructure of this proud town has developed numerous water treatment facilities, including plants that process all of the water coming into the town. In addition, a large-scale water treatment plant was constructed to supply quality water to all of the residents of Jersey City, as well as to businesses and schools throughout the community. These facilities play a huge role in maintaining the quality of water available to residents and visitors alike. No matter where you live or work, you can be confident that the water in your tap at home is 100% pure.

When shopping around for water purification equipment, look for a unit that can handle the volume of water you need to treat. A simple, single-stage unit is sufficient for a household or office building. However, if you have a high volume of water coming through, a multi-stage system will be necessary. Jersey City water also offers ultra-pure water through a water treatment laboratory that can ensure that the water coming through your faucets is safe for consumption. The only way to be absolutely sure of the quality of your water is to have it tested, but in this day and age, that’s a small price to pay.

Jersey City Water Contaminants

Jersey City water is contaminated with a number of different chemical and organic contaminants that can wreak havoc on the health of both residents and employees. The most harmful of these is Cryptosporidium, which can cause gastrointestinal problems, be fatal in extreme cases, and can even lead to diseases like typhoid and cholera. Another threat is lead, which can cause learning and brain damage, as well as anemia and low birth weights in newborns. A number of other contaminants include VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which are carcinogenic and a threat to human health; THMs (trihalomethanes), which is an estrogen mimic and a probable carcinogen; and MTBE, which is a chemical used to make fireworks.

When it comes to controlling the quality of the Jersey City water supply, there are two methods that are commonly used: chlorination and fluoridation. Both methods are effective, but many people question the effectiveness of chlorination when it comes to removing prescription drugs from the water. This is because while chlorine kills bacteria, prescription drugs are not. According to a report released by the Environmental Protection Agency, one out of every ten cities in the United States that receive municipal water supplies uses chlorine as their primary disinfectant, even though research indicates that this method doesn’t remove all the harmful chemicals found in public water supplies. This includes one in every twenty-New Jersey water systems.

Many people also question the cost of chlorine, particularly when they realize that it costs less than several commercial cleaners and will not have any long-term negative effects on their health. However, according to the Journal of Environmental Quality’s report, “Many studies indicate that exposure to chlorine causes severe damage to human health and increases the risk of cancer.” Studies have shown that children who have been exposed to chlorinated water at home show a greater risk of suffering from asthma and other breathing disorders. In addition to this, researchers have found that children living near or working in a chlorinated water plant have a higher risk of suffering from childhood cancer.

Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority

The Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority was created by an act of the state legislature in Jersey City in May of 2021. The main purpose of the Authority is to serve the residents of Jersey City with services and programs that benefit all of the residents as well as the businesses in the local jurisdiction. The members of the Authority include the mayor, the five-member board of representatives, the six members of the governing board of Jersey City, the five members of the public service commission, and other appointed officials.

The Jersey City municipal sewer system was originally built with a multi-stage system, which was comprised of three different types of stormwater controls, a control for industrial factories, and a third type for the city’s water supply. As additional information is made available about the origins of this type of stormwater control, the importance of each has been discussed. Basically, the purpose of stormwater control systems is to filter large amounts of stormwater runoff from the roof of commercial buildings and factories, and then channel it down into the sewer system with the help of specialized pipes. The system was designed to reduce the amount of sediment that would otherwise have remained in the water surrounding the roof and ground level.

In addition to this, in order to meet the requirements set forth by the US Environmental Protection Agency for the Clean Water Act, the NJ City Utilities Authority has modified its stormwater plan to allow for a greater amount of flexibility when it comes to permitting. As stated by Joseph A. Lamb, the Jr. Chair of the Department of Urban Housing and Communities at the University of Maryland – Baltimore County, “The changes go a long way toward meeting EPA’s goal of regulated, sustainable stormwater discharges. However, the scope of the changes is still insufficient.”

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