A86/100
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,247 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ1605001
Violations
3
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) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2005.
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 - LITTLE FALLS
Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS water safe to drink?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS detected?
69 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS'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 - LITTLE FALLS have any EPA violations?
Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2005. Violation types include MR.
How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS serve?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS serves approximately 11,247 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Little Falls Twp.-1605.
What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS provide?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS 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 NJ1605001.
How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS scores 86/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.