Water Quality: Elmer, NJ
1 water system • 259 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Elmer is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 259 people, and has 95 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 33 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Elmer's violation count is 46% above the national average for New Jersey. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, HAA5, Selenium, Total Organic Carbon.
Contaminants Found
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
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Elmer
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG OAK REHAB | NJ1710304 | Groundwater | 259 | 95 |
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.