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PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 52,328 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NJ1216001
Violations
95

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.019 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
HFPO-DA
0.014 µg/L0.010 µg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.005 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
390.00 µg/L—Above Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: 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 PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT

Is PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 95 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

69 contaminants were tested in PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, HFPO-DA, PFOS, chlorate. 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT has 95 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 52,328 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Perth Amboy City--1216.

What type of water does PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ1216001.

How does PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT 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.

Cities Served

Perth Amboy City--1216