D26/100
JERSEY CITY MUA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 262,000 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ0906001
Violations
35
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.009 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.006 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 13, 2021Enforcement: 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 JERSEY CITY MUA
Is JERSEY CITY MUA water safe to drink?
JERSEY CITY MUA water receives a grade of D (26/100), which is considered poor. 2 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 JERSEY CITY MUA detected?
76 contaminants were tested in JERSEY CITY MUA's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does JERSEY CITY MUA have any EPA violations?
Yes, JERSEY CITY MUA has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MCL, RPT. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does JERSEY CITY MUA serve?
JERSEY CITY MUA serves approximately 262,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Jersey City-0906.
What type of water does JERSEY CITY MUA provide?
JERSEY CITY MUA sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ0906001.
How does JERSEY CITY MUA compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
JERSEY CITY MUA scores 26/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.