Is Trenton City Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Can You Drink Tap Water in Trenton City?

Yes, Trenton City's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Trenton 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 or the city's water provider website.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Trenton City's water utility, Trenton Water Works, had 5 health-based violations and 13 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 Trenton City was resolved on Dec. 31, 2021. There has been an active violation for Public Notice since Aug. 18, 2021. This assessment is based on the Trenton Water Works 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 Trenton City Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Trenton 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 Trenton City's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Trenton 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 Trenton Water Works for Trenton City in New Jersey. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

For the compliance period beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Trenton 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 Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap 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.

For the compliance period beginning Aug. 18, 2021, Trenton 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.

For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2021, Trenton 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.

From July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021, Trenton 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, Turbidity (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 July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021, Trenton City 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 July 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021, Trenton 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, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021, Trenton 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, 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 April 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021, Trenton 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, Turbidity (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 Jan. 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021, Trenton City had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was WQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance 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, 2021 to June 30, 2021, Trenton 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 Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021, Trenton 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, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Inorganic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant code: Fluoride.

From July 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020, Trenton 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, Turbidity (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 July 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020, Trenton City 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, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Synthetic Organic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant codes: ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE, 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE.

For the compliance period beginning May 21, 2020, Trenton City had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) 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.

For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2019, Trenton City had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) 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 May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019, Trenton 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, Turbidity (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 May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019, Trenton 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 of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) 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 Jan. 11, 2019, Trenton City 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.

For the compliance period beginning Jan. 1, 2019, Trenton 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 Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap 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, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018, Trenton 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, 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.

For the compliance period beginning Aug. 1, 2018, Trenton City 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.

For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2018, Trenton City had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) 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, Trenton City 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 April 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018, Trenton 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, 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 March 3, 2018, Trenton 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 Jan. 1, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2018, Trenton City 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 Jan. 1, 2018, Trenton City had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation 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, 2018 to March 31, 2018, Trenton City 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 Nov. 1, 2017 to Nov. 30, 2017, Trenton 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 of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) 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 Oct. 1, 2017 to Oct. 31, 2017, Trenton City 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, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017, Trenton 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, 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 Oct. 1, 2017 to Oct. 31, 2017, Trenton 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 of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) 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 Sept. 1, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2017, Trenton 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 of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) 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 July 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017, Trenton 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 June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017, Trenton City 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, 2017 to June 30, 2017, Trenton City had 2 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violations 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 codes: Lead and Copper Rule, Lead and Copper Rule.

From July 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016, Trenton City had 2 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violations 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 codes: Lead and Copper Rule, Lead and Copper Rule.

From Feb. 1, 2016 to Feb. 29, 2016, Trenton 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 of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) 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 Feb. 1, 2016 to Feb. 29, 2016, Trenton 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, Turbidity (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, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2014, Trenton 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, 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).

For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2014, Trenton 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 July 1, 2013, Trenton 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.

From April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013, Trenton 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, 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, 2013 to March 31, 2013, Trenton 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, 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.

For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2012, Trenton 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.

From Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2012, Trenton 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, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Inorganic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant code: Fluoride.

From Jan. 1, 2012 to Jan. 31, 2012, Trenton 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, Routine Minor (TCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Coliform (TCR).

Is there Lead in Trenton City Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Trenton City water system, Trenton Water Works, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.00741 mg/L of lead in Trenton City water. This is 49.4% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Trenton City contained more lead.

While Trenton City water testing may have found 0.00741 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 Trenton 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 - Naval Air Warfare Center Trenton - near Trenton 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 Trenton 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.

Trenton 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
01/01/2022 -	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R (52)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)	Lead and Copper Rule (5000)	Chemicals (300)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)
08/18/2021 -	Unaddressed	No	Other Violation (Other)	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation (75)	Public Notice Rule (410)	Public Notice (7500)	Other (400)	Public Notice Rule (410)
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)
07/01/2021 - 07/31/2021	Archived	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) (38)	Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300)	Microbials (100)	Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)
07/01/2021 - 07/31/2021	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)
07/01/2021 - 12/31/2021	Archived	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)
07/01/2021 - 09/30/2021	Archived	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)
04/01/2021 - 04/30/2021	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) (38)	Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300)	Microbials (100)	Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)
01/01/2021 - 06/30/2021	Resolved	Yes	Treatment Technique Violation (TT)	WQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance (59)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)	Lead and Copper Rule (5000)	Chemicals (300)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)
01/01/2021 - 06/30/2021	Archived	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)
01/01/2021 - 12/31/2021	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Regular (03)	Inorganic Chemicals (333)	Fluoride (1025)	Chemicals (300)	Inorganic Chemicals (330)
07/01/2020 - 07/31/2020	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) (38)	Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300)	Microbials (100)	Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)
07/01/2020 - 09/30/2020	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Regular (03)	Synthetic Organic Chemicals (320)	ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE (2946)	Chemicals (300)	Synthetic Organic Chemicals (320)
07/01/2020 - 09/30/2020	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Regular (03)	Synthetic Organic Chemicals (320)	1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE (2931)	Chemicals (300)	Synthetic Organic Chemicals (320)
05/21/2020 -	Addressed	Yes	Treatment Technique Violation (TT)	Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) (64)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)	Lead and Copper Rule (5000)	Chemicals (300)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)
07/01/2019 -	Resolved	Yes	Treatment Technique Violation (TT)	Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) (64)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)	Lead and Copper Rule (5000)	Chemicals (300)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)
05/01/2019 - 05/31/2019	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) (38)	Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300)	Microbials (100)	Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)
05/01/2019 - 05/31/2019	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) (36)	Surface Water Treatment Rule (121)	Surface Water Treatment Rule (0200)	Microbials (100)	Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)
01/11/2019 -	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 -	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R (52)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)	Lead and Copper Rule (5000)	Chemicals (300)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)
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)	TTHM (2950)	Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200)	Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220)
08/01/2018 -	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 -	Addressed	Yes	Treatment Technique Violation (TT)	Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) (64)	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)	TTHM (2950)	Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200)	Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220)
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)
04/01/2018 - 06/30/2018	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)
03/03/2018 -	Addressed	No	Other Violation (Other)	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation (75)	Public Notice Rule (410)	Public Notice (7500)	Other (400)	Public Notice Rule (410)
01/01/2018 - 01/31/2018	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)
01/01/2018 -	Resolved	Yes	Treatment Technique Violation (TT)	OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation (57)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)	Lead and Copper Rule (5000)	Chemicals (300)	Lead and Copper Rule (350)
01/01/2018 - 03/31/2018	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)
01/01/2018 - 03/31/2018	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)
11/01/2017 - 11/30/2017	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) (36)	Surface Water Treatment Rule (121)	Surface Water Treatment Rule (0200)	Microbials (100)	Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)
10/01/2017 - 10/31/2017	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)
10/01/2017 - 12/31/2017	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)
10/01/2017 - 10/31/2017	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) (36)	Surface Water Treatment Rule (121)	Surface Water Treatment Rule (0200)	Microbials (100)	Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)
09/01/2017 - 09/30/2017	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) (36)	Surface Water Treatment Rule (121)	Surface Water Treatment Rule (0200)	Microbials (100)	Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)
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)
06/01/2017 - 06/30/2017	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)
01/01/2017 - 06/30/2017	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)
01/01/2017 - 06/30/2017	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)
07/01/2016 - 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)
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)
02/01/2016 - 02/29/2016	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) (36)	Surface Water Treatment Rule (121)	Surface Water Treatment Rule (0200)	Microbials (100)	Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)
02/01/2016 - 02/29/2016	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) (38)	Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300)	Microbials (100)	Surface Water Treatment Rules (120)
10/01/2014 - 10/31/2014	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) (25)	Total Coliform Rule (110)	Coliform (TCR) (3100)	Microbials (100)	Total Coliform Rules (110)
07/01/2014 -	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)
07/01/2013 -	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)
04/01/2013 - 06/30/2013	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)
01/01/2013 - 03/31/2013	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)
07/01/2012 -	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)
01/01/2012 - 12/31/2012	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Regular (03)	Inorganic Chemicals (333)	Fluoride (1025)	Chemicals (300)	Inorganic Chemicals (330)
01/01/2012 - 01/31/2012	Resolved	No	Monitoring and Reporting (MR)	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) (24)	Total Coliform Rule (110)	Coliform (TCR) (3100)	Microbials (100)	Total Coliform Rules (110)

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. 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. show details
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 show details
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 show details
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 show details
Rule Family Code	Code for rule family. 100 - Microbials 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule 300 - Chemicals 400 - Other 500 - Not Regulated show details

For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Trenton City Water - Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I CONTACT TRENTON CITY CUSTOMER SERVICE?

To contact customer service for the Trenton City water provider, Trenton Water Works, please use the information below.

By Mail:

333 CORTLAND ST
P O BOX 528
TRENTON, NJ, 08638

HOW TO PAY BILL FOR TRENTON WATER WORKS

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If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Trenton 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 TRENTON CITY WATER SERVICE

Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Trenton City means you will often need to put the water in your name with Trenton Water Works. 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 Trenton City means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Trenton Water Works. 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

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Trenton City tap water

Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 75% High
Water Pollution 100% Very High
Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 25% Low
Water Quality 54% Moderate

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

Trenton 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 Trenton City's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

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TWW has developed a program to reduce the exposure to lead for their customers in the drinking water as a response to an exceedance of the Lead and Copper Rule. TWW has authorized $50,000,000.00 in contract work to replace approximately 8,000 lead service lines by 2022. Phase 2 is anticipated to be in place by July 2021. TWW met water quality regulations for lead throughout the course of 2019 and 2020.

TWW entered into an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) dated Feb. 2018 with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to cover the finished water reservoir. Under the ACO, the construction of the cover is scheduled to be completed by July 31, 2023. The ACO also addresses additional requirements for TWW’s system operation, emergency response plan and system staffing.

TWW entered into a second Administrative Consent Order dated July 26, 2018 on the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Regulations, specifically N.J.A.C. 7:10-5.1,5.2(a)(9), incorporated by reference, the Lead and Copper Rule 40 CFR 141.80 et. Seq.

For more information, please contact the Water Filtration plant Laboratory at 609-989-3208 or Trenton Water Works, 333 Cortland Street, PO Box 528, Trenton NJ, 08604-0528.

Corrective Actions for Disinfectant Byproduct Levels

TWW implemented several corrective actions to bring down DBP levels. The corrective actions included: upgrading of chlorine tanks, replacing filter media on 12 filters in 2019 and another 12 in 2020, and more frequent flushing of distribution system. TWWs DBPs have been within regulatory limits since February 2019.

COVID-19 and Drinking Water

TWW continues to provide safe drinking water to the communities it serves. The COVID-19 Pandemic has not affected TWW’ s ability to continue to provide safe drinking water to its customers.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is impacting communities throughout the world. We are working around the clock to ensure that safe, reliable water service continues to flow.

Capital Improvements

TWW is investing in our infrastructure to improve system reliability, water quality and operational performance. We have developed a six- year capital plan to meet our overall objectives.

Projects currently underway include raw water intake improvement project, superpulsator upgrade, Pennington reservoir replacement project, meter replacement program, water treatment plant facility upgrade, the gravity thickener rehabilitation, water main cleaning, and lead service line replacements.

For More Information

The city of Trenton values our customers and works hard to ensure their satisfaction. For more information, we welcome you to attend a City Council meeting, held twice a month on Tues/Thurs at 5:30 PM, located at 319 East State Street, 2nd Fl, Trenton NJ. For more specific dates, please visit the City Council Meetings, Agendas & Minutes tab on our website, www.trentonnj.org.

If you have questions or comments about this report, please contact

989-3055 between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM, or contact the following for more information:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Bureau of Safe Drinking Water:

292-5550 or www.state.nj.us/dep/watersupply/ Drinking Water Watch: https://www9.state.nj.us/DEP_WaterWatch_public/index.jsp.

United States Environmental Protection Agency

1-800-426-4791 or www.epa.gov/safewater

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Acronyms and Definitions

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of 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.

Recommended Upper Limit (RUL): The level of a secondary contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected adverse effect of the taste, color, odor, or appearance of such water, or which may adversely affect the public welfare.

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

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

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Variances and Exceptions: State or EPA permission not to meet a MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.

ppm: Concentration in parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L); this is equivalent to $0.01 of $10,000.

ppb: Concentration in parts per billion or micrograms per liter (μg/L); this is equivalent to $0.01 of $10,000,000.

pCi/L: Picocuries per liter; a measure of radioactivity.

NLE: No Level Established

NTU: Nephelometric turbidity units (units describing how cloudy a water sample appears).

MFL: million fibers per liter.

<: When seen in the table, it usually refers to below detectable levels.

≤: Less than or equal to; when seen in the table, it usually refers to below or equal to detectable levels.

Contaminant: Anything found in water (including microorganisms,

minerals, chemicals, radionuclides, etc.) that may be harmful to human health.

RawWater: Water in its natural state prior to any treatment for drinking.

Source Water: Water in its natural state originating from the water- shed that supplies a water system with its raw water.

Watershed: The land area from which water drains into a stream, river, or reservoir.

TreatedWater: Water to be used by a public water system that has received the application of approved water treatment chemicals.

Drinking Water: Water that has been treated to comply with EPA regulations and is pumped to the water customer for use.

Turbidity: Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water, which is a good indicator of water quality. High turbidity can hinder the effectiveness of disinfectants.

FOOTNOTES

TWW averages 141 samples per month. The requirement is 120 samples monthly. An MCL violation would be triggered if, > 5% of the samples had TC detected or any detection of E-coli.
Beginning in 2017, Trenton Water Works was required to sample 100 sites every six months as are all large systems in the state.
Stage 2 DBPR monitoring is conducted quarterly. The results are shown are from the 2020 quarterly sampling.
The highest Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA) for TTHM and HAA5 is reported per regulation. All LRAAs which exceed the MCL shall be included. The LRAA is the average of the current and three previous quarterly results for each sample site location. The table below shows the quarterly exceedances and the LRAA for those quarters:

Site ID	Date	TTHM’s (ppb)	LRAA (ppb)
ART4	8/6/2020	84.0	49.9
TTHM-1	8/6/2020	93.0	65.7
TTHM-2	8/6/2020	90.2	69.5
ST2ADD	8/6/2020	85.9	71.0
ST2ADD	11/5/2020	95.9	74.5
ART1	11/5/2020	81.0	60.4

Data presented is derived from quarterly sample site results.
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality. High turbidity can hinder the effectiveness of disinfectants. 99.9% of the turbidity readings in 2020 were below the treatment requirement of 0.3 NTU.
Chlorine residuals are taken during Coliform (bacteria) sampling in the distribution system.
Radioactive Contaminants (radionuclide) sampling is required once every 9-year monitoring period. The current compliance period is 2020-2028. Only detected results are reported. The results presented were sampled in 2014.
Inorganic compounds were tested in September of 2020.
NJDEP standards (SMCL).
Asbestos is sampled every nine years. The result presented was sampled on June 26, 2013.
Unregulated Contaminant Rule sampling assesses the potential risks associated with certain contaminants. The EPA will use this to determine if regulation is warranted.
Cryptosporidium is a microbial pathogen found in surface water throughout the United States. Although filtration removes Cryptoporidium, 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.
Secondary contaminants are non-enforceable guidelines regulating contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects or aesthetic effects in drinking water.
The recommended upper limit for iron is based on unpleasent taste of te water and staining of laundry. Iron is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water with iron levels well above the recommended upper limit could develop deposits of iron in a number of organs of the body.
Trenton Water Works also has access to purchased groundwater as emergency water source from an adjacent water system. For further source water information, contact NJDEP Drinking Water Watch.

Drinking Water Quality Results

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 infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

BACTERIA1

2020 Positive

MCL

MCLG

Violation

Potential Source

Bacteria Results

(Y/N)

Total

4 positive

Presence of coliform bacteria

Naturally present in the

Coliform

samples out of

environment; their presence

> 5% of monthly samples.

(TC)

1,693 (0.24%)

indicates potential contamination

E. Coli (EC)

A routine sample and repeat sample

Animal or Human Fecal Waste

if total coliform positive MCL = 0

METALS

Lead and

2020 Samples

90% of samples

Violation

Units

Exceeding Action

were less than or

(90% Action

MCLG

Potential Source

Copper Rule 2

(Y/N)

equal to in 2020

Level

Limit)

Lead

Jan-Jun

ppb

5 out of 106

7.9

Corrosion of household

Jul-Dec

3 out of 106

10.1

plumbing

(1st Draw)

Copper

Jan-Jun

ppm

0 out of 108

0.0558

1.3

Corrosion of household

(1st Draw)

Jul-Dec

0 out of 108

0.0853

plumbing

DISINFECTANT BYPRODUCTS (DBP) – STAGE 2 3

Sampling Sites

Units

2020 Highest

2020 Range of

MCL

MCLG

Violation (Y/N)

Potential Source

(8 Sites)

LRAA4

Values5

(LRAA)

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

HAA5’s

ppb

33.2

1.5 – 46.9

NLE

Disinfectant

(TTHM-5)

Byproducts

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

TTHM’s

ppb

74.5

1.0 – 95.9

NLE

Disinfectant

(ST2ADD)

Byproducts

CLARITY CHARACTERISTICS – TESTED AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT 6

Units

2020 Highest

2020 Range

2020 Average

MCL

MCLG

Violation

Potential

Reported Level

of Values

Value

(Y/N)

Source

0.06

TT = 1 NTU

Soil runoff;

Turbidity

NTU

0.94

0.02 -0.94

95% of monthly

99.9%

samples must be at or

river sediment

below 0.3 NTU

FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL7

Units

2020 Annual

2020 Range

2020 Highest Monthly

MRDL

MRDLG

Violation

Potential Source

Average

of Values

Average Result

(Y/N)

Chlorine

ppm

0.44

0.05-1.05

0.44

Chemicals added to control

Residual

microbes

RADIOACTIVE

CONTAMINANTS

IN TAP WATER

Units

2014 Highest

2014 Range

MCL

MCLG

Violation

Potential Source

Result

of Values

(Y/N)

Alpha Emitters

pCi/L

2.0

N/A

Erosion of natural deposits

Combined Radium

pCi/L

0.05

N/A

Erosion of natural deposits

INORGANIC COMPOUNDS9

2020

Violation

Units

Constituent

MCL

MCLG

Potential Source

(Y/N)

Level

Arsenic10

ppm

< 0.001

Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from

glass and electronics production wastes

Asbestos11

MFL

< 0.09

Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural

deposits

Barium

ppm

0.019

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal

refineries; erosion of natural deposits

Chromium

ppb

100

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural

deposits

Nickel

ppm

0.0017

NLE

Erosion of natural deposits; found in the earth’s crust

Nitrate

ppm

1.0

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks;

(as Nitrogen)

erosion of natural deposits

UCMR4 SUBSTANCES: Unregulated Compounds 12

Units

MCL

MCLG

Average Level

Range of Values

Potential Source

Detected

Anatoxin A

µg/L

NLE

<0.030

Cyanobacteria, often referred

Cylindrospermopsin

µg/L

NLE

<0.090

to as “blue-green algae,” are

Total Microcystins

µg/L

NLE

<0.0032

photosynthesizing bacteria

SOURCE WATER PATHOGEN MONITORING 13

Contaminant

TWW Source Waters

Typical Source

Cryptosproidium, Oocysts/L

0 – 0.18

Microbial pathogens found in surface waters throughout the United States

Giardia, Cysts/L

0 – 0.67

ORTHOPHOSPHATE

Average

Units

MCL

MCLG

Level

Range of Values

Potential Source

Detected

Orthophosphate

mg/L

NLE

0.33

<0.1 – 0.70

Corrosion control chemical

SECONDARY CONTAMINANTS14

2020

Violation

Units

Constituent

RUL

Potential Source

(Y/N)

Level

Chloride10

ppm

52.1

250

Naturally present in the environment and road salt

Fluoride

ppm

0.18

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth;

discharge for fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Hardness10

ppm

107

250

Naturally occurring

Iron15

ppm

0.94

0.3

Corrosion of pipes

Manganese

ppm

0.014

0.05

Staining of laundry

Sodium10

ppm

Naturally occurring

Sulfate10

ppm

14.4

250

Naturally occurring

Zinc

ppm

0.12

Naturally present in soils and ground & surface waters

Other Notes:

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. Trenton Water Works 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 2 to 3 minutes before using water for drinking or 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 www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Contaminants

Trenton Water Works

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: 225000
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

Sources Cited

echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=NJ1111001&sys=SDWIS

epa.gov/sdwa/drinking-water-regulations-under-development-or-review

epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water

cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=343951

epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/revised-lead-and-copper-rule

epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/drinking-water-health-advisories-pfoa-and-pfos

trentonnj.org/437/Consumer-Confidence-Reports

media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/17/2002265607/-1/-1/1/SPREADSHEET_OF_INSTALLATIONS_WHERE_DOD_PERFORMING_ASSESSMENT_OF_PFAS_USE_OR_POTENTIAL_RELEASE.PDF

ewg.org/interactive-maps/pfas_contamination/

echo.epa.gov/help/reports/dfr-data-dictionary#pollutants

Additional Resources

ewg.org/tapwater/system.php?pws=NJ1111001

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