C50/100
CITY OF BAYONNE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 63,000 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ0901001
Violations
35
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 5, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2021 – August 19, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF BAYONNE
Is CITY OF BAYONNE water safe to drink?
CITY OF BAYONNE water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF BAYONNE detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BAYONNE's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF BAYONNE have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF BAYONNE has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF BAYONNE serve?
CITY OF BAYONNE serves approximately 63,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Bayonne City-0901.
What type of water does CITY OF BAYONNE provide?
CITY OF BAYONNE sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ0901001.
How does CITY OF BAYONNE compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
CITY OF BAYONNE scores 50/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.