Tap Water Quality in Jersey City, NJ
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Jersey City Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~290,000 | Source: Boonton Reservoir and Jersey City Reservoir
Jersey City draws from protected watersheds in the New Jersey Highlands. The Boonton Reservoir has served the city since 1904. While the source water is clean, aging distribution infrastructure raises concerns about lead and copper at the tap. New Jersey's aggressive PFAS standards have prompted additional monitoring and treatment.
Common water quality concerns in Jersey City
Lead from aging infrastructure
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PFAS
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Disinfection byproducts
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What's in your Jersey City water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Jersey City water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Jersey City, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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