OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEYDrinking Water Contaminants
There are many different chemicals that can contaminate drinking water in New Jersey. Many are regulated under state and/or federal drinking water standards.
Listed below are some contaminants of concern in NJ.
Drinking Water Contaminants
There are many different chemicals that can contaminate drinking water in New Jersey. Many are regulated under state and/or federal drinking water standards. Listed below are some contaminants of concern in NJ.
- Benzene
- Copper
- Lead
- PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
- 1,2,3 Trichloropropane
- PCBs
- EDB
- Arsenic
- Cryptosporidium
- Disinfection By-Products
- Mercury
- Nitrate
- Pesticides
- Microorganisms
- Radon
- Perchlorate
- 1,4-Dioxane
Additional Information
LCR Implementation Letter – EPA (Feb. 29, 2016)
NJDEP’s Response Letter (Apr. 25, 2016)
