Water Quality: Garfield, NJ
1 water system • 30,487 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Garfield is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 30,487 people, and has 24 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Garfield's violation count is 63% below the national average for New Jersey. Contaminants associated with violations include cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Garfield
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT | NJ0221001 | Surface Water | 30,487 | 24 |
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.