Water Quality: Perth Amboy, NJ
1 water system • 52,328 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Perth Amboy is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 52,328 people, and has 52 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. Perth Amboy's violation count is 20% below the national average for New Jersey. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, HAA5, TTHM.
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)
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 Perth Amboy
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT | NJ1216001 | Surface Water | 52,328 | 52 |
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.