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Can You Drink Tap Water in Newark?
Yes, Newark's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Newark 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 or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Newark's water utility, Newark Water Department, had 5 health-based violations and 4 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 Newark was resolved on Dec. 31, 2021. This assessment is based on the Newark Water Department 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 Newark Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Newark 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 Newark's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Newark Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Newark Water Department for Newark in New Jersey. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From July 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021, Newark 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 Sept. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020, Newark had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Single Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.
From Sept. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020, Newark had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Surface Water Treatment Rule.
For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2020, Newark 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.
From Jan. 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020, Newark 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, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
From Jan. 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020, Newark 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 Oct. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019, Newark 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, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
From July 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2019, Newark 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, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2019, Newark 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.
From April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, Newark had 2 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violations with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant codes: TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
For the compliance period beginning March 2, 2019, Newark had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Public Education 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 Jan. 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019, Newark had 2 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violations with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant codes: TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
From Dec. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018, Newark had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.
From Nov. 1, 2018 to Nov. 30, 2018, Newark had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.
From Oct. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018, Newark 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, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
For the compliance period beginning Sept. 1, 2018, Newark had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Public Education 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, 2018 to Sept. 30, 2018, Newark 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, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
From Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017, Newark 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, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Inorganic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant code: CYANIDE.
For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2016, Newark 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.
From July 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016, Newark 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 April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016, Newark 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, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: TTHM.
From Feb. 1, 2016 to Feb. 29, 2016, Newark had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Surface Water Treatment Rule.
From Jan. 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016, Newark 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, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: TTHM.
From Jan. 1, 2016 to Jan. 31, 2016, Newark had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Surface Water Treatment Rule.
From Dec. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015, Newark had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Surface Water Treatment Rule.
From Nov. 1, 2015 to Nov. 30, 2015, Newark had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Surface Water Treatment Rule.
From Nov. 1, 2015 to Nov. 30, 2015, Newark 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, Repeat Major (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 Oct. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015, Newark 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, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: TTHM.
From July 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2015, Newark 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, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: TTHM.
From June 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013, Newark 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, Repeat Major (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, 2012 to June 30, 2012, Newark had 2 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violations with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant codes: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM.
From Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2012, Newark 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, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Inorganic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant code: Nitrate.
Is there Lead in Newark Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Newark water system, Newark Water Department, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.00522 mg/L of lead in Newark water. This is 34.8% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Newark contained more lead.
While Newark water testing may have found 0.00522 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 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark 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.
Newark 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 - 12/31/2021 | 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) |
| 09/01/2020 - 09/30/2020 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Single Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) (43) | Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122) | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
| 09/01/2020 - 09/30/2020 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) (41) | Surface Water Treatment Rule (121) | Surface Water Treatment Rule (0200) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
| 07/01/2020 - | 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) |
| 01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 01/01/2020 - 06/30/2020 | 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) |
| 10/01/2019 - 12/31/2019 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 07/01/2019 - 09/30/2019 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 07/01/2019 - | 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) |
| 04/01/2019 - 06/30/2019 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 04/01/2019 - 06/30/2019 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 03/02/2019 - | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Public Education (65) | Lead and Copper Rule (350) | Lead and Copper Rule (5000) | Chemicals (300) | Lead and Copper Rule (350) |
| 01/01/2019 - 03/31/2019 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 01/01/2019 - 03/31/2019 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 12/01/2018 - 12/31/2018 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) (44) | Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122) | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
| 11/01/2018 - 11/30/2018 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) (44) | Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122) | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
| 10/01/2018 - 12/31/2018 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 09/01/2018 - | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Public Education (65) | Lead and Copper Rule (350) | Lead and Copper Rule (5000) | Chemicals (300) | Lead and Copper Rule (350) |
| 07/01/2018 - 09/30/2018 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2017 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Inorganic Chemicals (333) | CYANIDE (1024) | Chemicals (300) | Inorganic Chemicals (330) |
| 07/01/2016 - | 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) |
| 07/01/2016 - 12/31/2016 | 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) |
| 04/01/2016 - 06/30/2016 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 02/01/2016 - 02/29/2016 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) (41) | Surface Water Treatment Rule (121) | Surface Water Treatment Rule (0200) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
| 01/01/2016 - 03/31/2016 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 01/01/2016 - 01/31/2016 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) (41) | Surface Water Treatment Rule (121) | Surface Water Treatment Rule (0200) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
| 12/01/2015 - 12/31/2015 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) (41) | Surface Water Treatment Rule (121) | Surface Water Treatment Rule (0200) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
| 11/01/2015 - 11/30/2015 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) (41) | Surface Water Treatment Rule (121) | Surface Water Treatment Rule (0200) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
| 11/01/2015 - 11/30/2015 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) (25) | Total Coliform Rule (110) | Coliform (TCR) (3100) | Microbials (100) | Total Coliform Rules (110) |
| 10/01/2015 - 12/31/2015 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 07/01/2015 - 09/30/2015 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 06/01/2013 - 06/30/2013 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) (25) | Total Coliform Rule (110) | Coliform (TCR) (3100) | Microbials (100) | Total Coliform Rules (110) |
| 04/01/2012 - 06/30/2012 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 04/01/2012 - 06/30/2012 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 01/01/2012 - 12/31/2012 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Nitrates (331) | Nitrate (1040) | Chemicals (300) | Inorganic Chemicals (330) |
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
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
|
| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
|
| 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.
|
| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
|
| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
|
For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Newark Water - Frequently Asked Questions
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The estimated price of bottled water
$1.76 in USD (1.5-liter)
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Newark 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 Newark's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
2021 WATER QUALITY REPORT
2021 WATER QUALITY REPORT
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Annual Water Quality Report
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires public water suppliers to provide consumer confidence reports (CCR) to their customers. These reports are also known as annual water quality reports. The below report summarizes information regarding the sources used (i.e. rivers, reservoirs, or aquifers), any detected contaminants, compliance and educational efforts.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some substances. The presence of these substances does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The United States Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
More information regarding contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800)-
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Newark meets or exceeds the water quality standards of the Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Drinking Water and the Environmental Protection Agency. The tables on pages
How the Water is Treated
At the Curtis Water Treatment Plant (CWTP), water from the White Clay Creek is clarified with alum and polymer and then filtered to remove impurities. Chlorine is added to kill harmful bacteria and viruses. Finally, fluoride is added to the water to protect your teeth.
The South Well Field (SWF) Iron & Manganese Removal Plant aerates well water new a newly installed (2021) shallow tray air stripper to remove any volatile compounds and raise the pH. The water is then treated with chlorine and pumped through green sand filters, which remove iron and manganese, in addition to filtering the water. Other chemicals added to the water are fluoride, sodium hydroxide to further raise the pH, and polyphosphate to reduce the corrosiveness of the water.
Managing the Distribution System
The City maintains approximately 140 miles of water main throughout the distribution system. Seven tanks store enough water to last two days.
The City’s 317 million gallon reservoir provides a reliable source of raw water which can be treated and ready for drinking in times of heavy rain or drought. In an effort to keep sediment accumulation in our water mains to a minimum, we flush the entire system yearly.
Our treated water needs to remain fresh and retain sufficient chlorine for disinfection; as such, each month, we analyze 40 distribution system water samples for bacterial content and chlorine. Regulated substances are sampled as required.
City of Newark
Department of Public Works
And Water Resources
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The Source of Your Water
The adjacent map illustrates what source serves each section of the City. The South Well Field contains several wells that draw water from the sand and gravel Potomac and Columbia aquifers. The Curtis Water Treatment Plant has been withdrawing water from the White Clay Creek since 1992. The White Clay Creek is also the source of the water we use to fill the reservoir.
Water in our reservoir is recirculated by a pump through an engineered wetlands moat extending around the perimeter. At the north end of the reservoir, the water flows through a special sand and gravel material before being returned to the reservoir. This wetland’s bench helps to clarify and remove nutrients from the water prior to being treated at the treatment plant. An aeration system (installed in 2016) assist in mixing the reservoir water resulting in uniform water quality from top to bottom.
Protecting Our Resources
White Clay Creek Watershed
The White Clay Creek is designated as a National Wild and Scenic River, and Newark is actively involved in the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic watershed management plan. The plan delineates a cooperative approach to resource management and watershed protection. Newark also participates in the
the streams including the White Clay Creek. Additionally, the City is financially invested in assisting our upstream farmers to implement best management practices to better manage runoff from animal manure and minimize the risk of waterborne pathogens.
Groundwater Aquifers
Preventing pollution is the top priority in protecting our groundwater supply. In 1991, Newark developed and implemented Water Resource Protection Regulations. The regulations protect our drinking water supply from pollution that may be associated with inappropriate land uses in the areas around our wells.
Source Water Assessment
In 1996, Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act, creating a new program titled Source Water Assessment and Protection Program. Each state is required to identify and evaluate all sources of water that are used as a drinking water source within the state. The goal of the program is to assess the susceptibility of public water sources to contamination and to promote and facilitate the protection of these water sources. Customers should contact the City of Newark Public Works & Water Department at
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Water System Update
Report Prepared June 2021
South Well Field Treatment Plant Upgrades
NEWARK WATER FACTS
POPULATION SERVED: ~40,000
METERED CUSTOMERS: ~10,000
The South Well Field Water Treatment Plant (“SWFWTP”) is the City’s groundwater treatment plant located in the southern portion of our distribution system near the intersection of DE Routes 72 and 4. The plant typically produces and distributes approximately 40% of the City’s water supply sourced from 4 wells.
The new air stripping system is located at grade and inside a constructed building located above a subsurface wet well replacing the
ANNUAL AVERAGE PUMPAGE: 3.4 MILLION GALLONS PER DAY
SERVICE AREA: 12 SQUARE MILES
PURCHASED WATER SUPPLY: < 1%
63%
Surface water treated at the Curtis Water Treatment Plant makes up roughly 63% of all drinkable water within the City.
37%
The remaining 37% of water for our residents is pulled from various groundwater supply wells.
Conservation Tips
The project, totaling roughly $4.5 million dollars, replaced an aging, but necessary air stripper used to remediate the contaminated groundwater pumped to the SWFWTP. The old air stripper has been in service for approximately 15 years running 24/7 and was nearing the end of its service life. The air stripper system was very difficult to maintain due to its location on top of the raw water tank. Although effective at removing the harmful contaminants in the groundwater, it was unable to adequately treat all the available source water (wells 14r and 16) resulting in the wells sitting idle.
The major work associated with the project included the following:
- Treatment process improvements including installation of the new air stripping groundwater remediation system
- Demolition of existing site building, water storage tanks, and lime silo
- Construction of a new air stripper building with subsurface intermediate raw water wet well
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Facilitation and coordination of the construction of a new
250,000-gallon finished water storage tank
Check your toilet for leaks by putting food coloring in your
tank and see if the color shows up in the toilet bowl without flushing. Leaking toilets can waste up to 600 gallons per day.
Turn the water off while brushing your teeth. Take shorter showers.
Use dishwasher and clothes washer for full loads only.
Keep a bottle of cold water in the refrigerator.
Water your lawn only when necessary. Water in the evening or early morning to reduce evaporation.
Avoid watering on windy days. Fixing a leaking faucet can save 140 gallons of water a week.
Use a bowl of water to clean and prepare vegetables, rather than letting the faucet run.
To easily identify water saving products, look for the WaterSense label when replacing faucets, toilets, and shower heads.
For more water conservations tips, check out our website at http://cityofnewarkde.us
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*Special Education Statements
Most Recent Monitoring Statement: The Office of Drinking Water allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year. This is because the concentration of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data though representative, are more than one year old.
Nitrate: Drinking water nitrate levels above 10 ppm are a health risk for infants of less than 6 months in age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome in infants consuming this water. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you should seek advice from your health care provider.
Total Organic Carbon: (TOC) has no health effects. TOC is an indicator for the formation potential of disinfection byproducts - trihalomethanes (TTHM's) and haloacetic acids (HAA's). Drinking water containing these disinfection byproducts in excess of their respective MCL's may lead to adverse health effects. Our water is well below the MCL's for these disinfection byproducts.
Turbidity: the turbidity (cloudiness of the water) samples of water leaving the treatment plant must be less than 0.3 nephelometric turbidity units in at least 95% of samples in any month.
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Lead: 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. The City of Newark 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 or cooking. If you are concerned about the 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 www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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++Sampling for Total Organic Carbon and Bromide were collected at a single source water influent (aka untreated raw water) for each treatment plant.
Most Recent Monitoring Statement: The Office of Drinking Water allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year. This is because the concentration of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more than one year old.
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Action Level – AL |
the concentration of a contaminant which when exceeded requires the water supplier to remediate. |
Highest Level Detected (HLD) - |
the highest level detected in a group of samples |
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - |
the highest level of a contaminant that that is allowed in drinking water. |
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - |
the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known risk to health. |
Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL) |
means an MCL which involves an adversely affect the taste, odor, color, or appearance (aesthetics) |
millirem per year (mrem/yr) |
the millirem per year is the unit of absorbed radiation dose in one year |
Non detects (nd) - |
laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant is below the laboratory detection limit. |
Not Regulated (nr) - |
no MCL established for this contaminant |
Picocuries Per Liter (pCi/l) - |
the unit of measure using picocuries in one liter. The measure of the radioactivity in water. |
Ppb |
parts per billion or micrograms per liter - one once in 7,350,000 gallons of water |
Ppm |
parts per million or milligrams per liter - one once in 7,350 gallons of water. |
Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids - |
compounds that maybe formed when organic material in the source water reacts with chlorine. |
Treatment Technique (T.T.) - |
a required treatment process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water, coagulation, filtration, and disinfection of the raw water prior to public distribution. |
Turbidity - |
the measure of the clarity of water in nephelometric turbidity units (NTU). |
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Runoff is a major issue with regard to both surface and ground water quality. Here are several things you can do to reduce the negative effects of runoff:
Control soil erosion whenever you disturb the ground. Protect disturbed ground with mulch or plants.
Pick up and properly dispose of pet waste.
Direct down spouts away from paved areas and towards vegetated areas. Establish rain gardens to allow rain water to slowly infiltrate into and recharge the ground water.
Use rain barrels to collect and store rain water for gardening use.
Reduce impervious surfaces by using porous paving blocks, filter cloth, concrete cellular mattresses, block and concrete pavers, gravel, stone, and vegetation.
Support reforestation efforts along local streams and rivers.
Minimize use of chemicals and fertilizer. The application of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers should follow recommended dosing procedures; and, applied only when rain is not in the immediate forecast.
Leave mulched grass clippings on the lawn to feed the lawn and reduce fertilizer needed later.
Don’t mow lawns less than two inches. This develops longer roots, shades out weeds, and reduces water requirements. Minimize lawn watering practices. Learn about the best time to water your lawn and the best amount of water to apply. Plant native species. They are easier to maintain and feed the local wildlife. Compost garden debris, leaves and vegetable scraps for a free soil supplement.
Don’t mow to stream banks. Leaving taller grasses in these buffer areas reduces erosion and improves water quality.
Wise water use is very important. Water is a natural resource shared by everyone.
The amount of water on the earth does not change.
Water is not always available where it is needed.
Water is used by people in many different ways.
Pollution makes water more difficult and expensive to make safe.
Wasting water wastes energy because it requires energy to treat water, and pump it.
With everyone’s help we can significantly improve and preserve the water resources that we rely upon to supply our potable water.
A portion of the information for this section was gathered from publications developed by the White Clay Creek Watershed Association.
Additional information can be found at the following web sites:
White Clay Wild and Scenic River Program www.whiteclay.org
White Clay Watershed Association Http://mercury.ccil.org/~wcwa/ City of Newark https://newarkde.gov/
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Important Health Notes
Important Information about
Your Drinking Water
Information for You
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include streams, ponds, reservoirs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material and may pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or human activity.
Substances that may be present in source water include:
Microbial substances include viruses and bacteria, which may be naturally occurring or from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic substances include salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic chemical substances include synthetic and volatile organics, which are
Radioactive substances which can be naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Lead: Recent events in Flint Michigan have highlighted the importance of proper water system management and operation as well as transparency, especially due to the public health implications that can come as a result. The City of Newark is in compliance with the lead and copper regulations. If you have immediate concerns about the potential for lead in your drinking water, please call the Public Works and Water Resources Department at
One unique aspect of lead and copper sampling is that due to testing requirements, we rely on volunteers from the community who are willing to participate for sample gathering. If you are interested in participating in the next round of lead and copper sampling which will take place during the summer of 2024, please contact the Public Works and Water Resources Department at
Cryptosporidium and Giardia: You may have seen reports about Cryptosporidium and Giardia, microscopic organisms which can enter surface waters from runoff containing animal wastes. If ingested, Cryptosporidium and Giardia can cause diarrhea, fever and other
Radon: Radon gas is found in soil. The gas moves through the ground into the air and may enter homes through foundations.
Drinking water from groundwater may add radon to the home air. The EPA indicates the risk is small compared to the radon entering through soil. Standards for monitoring radon in drinking water have not been set by EPA and the Delaware Office of Drinking Water.
Special Populations Some people may be more vulnerable to substances 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 substances are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800)
If you have any questions concerning your water, your water service, or this report, please call or write to us at:
City of Newark PWS ID: 0000630
Department of Public Works & Water Resources c/o Tim Filasky, Ethan Robinson, Mark Neimeister or Andrea Coyle
220 South Main Street Newark, Delaware 19711
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366-7000 https://newarkde.gov/.
Newark City Council meets each Monday of the month. The meetings are held in the Newark City Council Chamber at the Newark Municipal Building, 220 South Main Street Newark, Delaware, starting at 7:00 pm.
Additional Information can be obtained by calling the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800)
2021 WATER QUALITY REPORT
220 South Main Street Newark, Delaware 19711
Contaminants
Newark Water Department
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: 290139
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Surface water
- Total: 5
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Chromium (hexavalent)
Other Detected Contaminants
- 4-Androstene-3%2C17-dione
- Chlorate
- Chromium (total)
- Strontium
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
Sources Cited
Additional Resources
Newark Tap Water
Do you want to know what your next steps should be if you find out that your Newark water supply is contaminated with THMs or trihalomethanes? The EPA has defined these highly probable carcinogens as follows: “There is an ongoing debate about whether exposure to [cancer-causing] compounds through drinking and/or bathing increases the risks of tumors, which can be life-threatening. Research indicates that long-term exposure to these compounds may increase the risks of bladder and rectal cancer in both children and adults.” The only way to be absolutely sure that you are safe from the risks associated with these chemicals is to install a carbon filter for your shower head or bathtub. This is the most logical step to take.
City of Newark water supply systems are inspected by the DEP twice each year, once in the spring and once in the fall. During the fall inspection, DEP works to remove any pollutants that have settled to the bottom of the water reservoir. However, because many homes have older pipes, and since older piping systems are more susceptible to leaking pollutants, DEP cannot determine whether or not the source of contamination is from the main water supply.
If your home had bottled water prior to the installation of your new water filter system, now is the time to uninstall it. Why? Because bottled water is full of all sorts of contaminants that were never detected by the Department of Health when they tested millions of homes. These contaminants are not removed by DEP, even when it is plugged in. In fact, the more contaminants that you add to your tap water, the higher your risk of getting sick from them. By keeping your water supply clean, you can protect your health and the environment.
Newark Drinking Water
As if the pollution in the rest of the world wasn’t bad enough, now there is a worry over the quality of drinking water in the City of Newark. It’s been found that a number of companies in the area are either not testing their water or they’re using an outdated method that puts them at risk for public health problems. That’s why more than a dozen groups have sued the water companies, asking a judge to force the companies to install full-scale water testing of their systems. If the companies are unable to prove that they are not violating the public’s right to safe water, they could be forced to correct their ways and make sure that they provide safe tap water.
The problem lies with the way that the water gets from the source. While it would seem easy to assume that the water goes into a big man-made lake at the municipal water plant, that is not the case. Instead, it empties into the Atlantic Ocean, which is known to carry a lot of contamination. When you take all of this into consideration, it’s clear that you could have some serious issues regarding public health with your drinking water if you don’t have a way to test it.
If you feel like you don’t have the right type of filtration system for your home, you can check out a large number of systems online that you can buy and which could provide you with great clean drinking water. If you feel like this is something that you need to get involved with, make sure that you get an attorney involved who has the experience to help you with this. There’s nothing worse than having a sick child or a family member of an elderly person get sick because they couldn’t drink the water that they needed to survive. You might want to make sure that you’re taking care of this problem before it gets out of control.
Newark Safe Drinking Water
The city of Newark, New Jersey is a wealthy city in the state of New Jersey. It has many attractions, like the Newark Museum and the Prudential Financial Center, but it also has one of the best water supplies in the state. Up until sometime in the late nineteen eighties, the waters had been contaminated by a spill from a tap located in the Fillmore apartments. The residents of this building developed illnesses, like asbestosis and cholera, from the tainted water. This situation created a call for a cleanup of the water, and the bottled water industry came to fill the need.
There are several contaminants in the tap water of New Jersey, and some people are concerned about the long-term effects of the pollutants in their drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for what the water needs to contain in order to be considered safe for human consumption. But, because of the way the regulations are written, they are frequently ignored. It would be reasonable to ask why the government set such strict limits in the first place.
A good alternative to buying bottled water in New Jersey would be to make your own. You can easily make your own safe drinking water in your own home. All you need is pure water from a clean source, such as a well, or a stream. You can either filter the water yourself or buy a “pre-filter” at your local store, that you attach to your tap. This pre-filtered unit will remove many of the substances that are in your regular safe drinking water, saving you money on bottled water and giving you safe, healthy water all day long!
Newark Water Treatment
If you are looking for a great alternative to your city’s dirty, smelly and unhealthy water then it might be time to look into the new City of Newark, New Jersey water treatment plant. The newly built Newark Water Treatment Plant is taking great strides in providing a cleaner and healthier environment for residents. Not only does it provide for better treatment of runoff from industrial facilities, but it also purifies the drinking water coming from the city’s tap sources. This means that you can purchase safe and clean potable water that will last you much longer than the municipally treated ones.
There have been many contaminants that have made their way into the water supply over the years. The biggest concern has always been about the effect that these various chemicals and other toxins have on our health and safety. By using the advanced filtering systems at the water treatment facility in Newark, residents are able to greatly reduce the number of toxins in the water that reach their faucets. The result is cleaner water that tastes and smells much better.
The water treatment plant in the city of Newark is not just installing systems to make the water cleaner, but they are also installing devices that will help keep the city’s water clean for much longer. This includes stormwater reclamation, home appliance cooling, and filtering, and other methods such as ultraviolet light. All of this work helps to protect residents from developing various illnesses, such as asthma and other lung diseases. This is all done thanks to the hard work and dedication of the people at the facility. The results speak for themselves, and the quality of life has greatly improved for so many people.
City of Newark Water Infrastructure
The importance of a good and efficient city water infrastructure cannot be undermined or underestimated. It has been a known fact that every citizen of the country must have access to clean and healthy drinking water so that they can lead happy and healthy lives. This is because many diseases thrive in unclean and unsafe water. As we all know, there are many pollutants which are present in the air and water around us. So, it is very important for the authorities to provide good and reliable infrastructure to ensure that everyone has clean and safe water at all times.
There have been many major problems faced by people when it comes to water infrastructure. Some of them are discussed below: * Drinking contaminated water; * Disinfecting the tap water regularly; * Leakage of treated water and raw sewage into the community and public; * Contaminated tap water to the outside world; * Pollution due to excessive use of water, thus affecting natural supplies; * Unsafe groundwater sources; * Effectiveness of waste treatment; * Failure to maintain sewage treatment plants including septic tanks and connections to external water pipes.
However, there are many solutions to present to these problems and one of them is the use of water pipelines and water systems. They are being used across the United States of America as well as in other developed countries. The main reason behind this is the benefit they provide. Apart from the pure and clean drinking water, they also improve the quality of the soil, regulate the rainfall, reduce runoff and improve the air quality around the residential property.