Learn About Water Quality

Find out what water quality means, what our standards are, and how to apply your knowledge to stay informed and up to date

Contamination Information
Contamination Information

Common contaminants:

Interpreting the Data

Interpreting Drinking Water Quality Analysis – What do the Numbers Mean?
(Rutgers)

What is a Drinking Water Advisory?

Public Notification FAQ for Customers of a Public Water System

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Additional Resources

Water on tap: What you need to know (EPA)

Health Information on Legionnaire’s Disease (NJ DOH)

OQA Certified Labs

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Drinking Water Standards

New Jersey Drinking Water Standards 

Safe Drinking Water Standards FAQ

Status of New Jersey’s Drinking Water Quality (1984-1990)