Water Quality: Nutley, NJ
2 water systems • 38,527 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Nutley is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 38,527 people, and has 86 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 13 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Nutley's violation count is 33% above the national average for New Jersey. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
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
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
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)
Water Systems Serving Nutley
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUTLEY WATER DEPT | NJ0716001 | Surface Water | 29,500 | 53 |
| CALDWELL WATER DEPT | NJ0703001 | Surface Water | 9,027 | 33 |
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.