F16/100
NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,193 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ0808001
Violations
73
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON
Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON water safe to drink?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON water receives a grade of F (16/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 73 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON detected?
51 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON have any EPA violations?
Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON has 73 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON serve?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON serves approximately 9,193 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Harrison Twp.-0808.
What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON provide?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON 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 NJ0808001.
How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - HARRISON scores 16/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.