Water Quality: Clifton, NJ
5 water systems • 351,601 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Clifton is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 351,601 people, and has 32 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Clifton's violation count is 51% below the national average for New Jersey. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Disinfection Byproducts, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Clifton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION | NJ1605002 | Surface Water | 310,483 | 8 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY WC LODI WD | NJ0231001 | Surface Water | 24,136 | 6 |
| PVWC-NORTH ARLINGTON | NJ0239001 | Surface Water | 15,392 | 7 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY W C HIGH CREST | NJ1615003 | Surface Water | 1,132 | 7 |
| PVWC-POSTBROOK | NJ1615008 | Groundwater | 458 | 4 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.