F0/100
NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 615,430 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ2004002
Violations
431
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 240.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 - RARITAN
Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN water safe to drink?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 431 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN detected?
76 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN have any EPA violations?
Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN has 431 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN serve?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN serves approximately 615,430 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 2 communities: Elizabeth City- 2004, Monroe Twp.-1213.
What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN provide?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN 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 NJ2004002.
How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN scores 0/100 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.