Water Quality: Glen Gardner, NJ
2 water systems • 1,905 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Glen Gardner is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,905 people, and has 93 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. Glen Gardner's violation count is 43% above the national average for New Jersey. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Selenium.
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
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)
Water Systems Serving Glen Gardner
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLEN GARDNER W DEPT | NJ1012001 | Groundwater | 1,705 | 64 |
| SENATOR G.W. HAGEDORN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPIT | NJ1019002 | Groundwater | 200 | 29 |
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.