D26/100
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 792,713 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ0238001
Violations
55
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.014 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.011 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
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 VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK
Is VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK water safe to drink?
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK water receives a grade of D (26/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 55 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK detected?
76 contaminants were tested in VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK have any EPA violations?
Yes, VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK has 55 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include TT, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK serve?
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK serves approximately 792,713 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 56 communities: Guttenberg Town-0903, Secaucus Town-0909, Weehawken Twp.-0911, West New York Town-0912, Hackensack City-0223, and 51 more.
What type of water does VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK provide?
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK 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 NJ0238001.
How does VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK 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.
Cities Served
Guttenberg Town-0903Secaucus Town-0909Weehawken Twp.-0911West New York Town-0912Hackensack City-0223Harrington Park Boro-0224Hasbrouck Heights-0225Haworth Boro-0226Hillsdale Boro-0227Leonia Boro-0229Little Ferry Boro-0230Lodi Boro-0231Maywood Boro-0234Montvale Boro-0236Moonachie Boro-0237New Milford Boro-0238Northvale Boro-0240Norwood Boro-0241Old Tappan Boro-0243Oradell Boro-0244Palisades Park Boro-0245Paramus Boro-0246Ridgefield Boro-0249Ridgefield Park Twp-0250River Edge Boro-0252River Vale Twp-0253Rochelle Park Twp-0254Rockleigh Boro-0255Rutherford Boro-0256South Hackensack Twp-.0259Teaneck Twp-.0260Tenafly Boro-0261Teterboro Boro-0262Upper Saddle River-0263Wallington Boro-0265Washington Twp.-0266Westwood Boro-0267Woodcliff Lake Boro-0268Wood-Ridge Boro-0269Alpine Boro-0202Bergenfield Boro-0203Bogota Boro-0204Carlstadt Boro-0205Cliffside Park Boro-0206Closter Boro-0207Cresskill Boro-0208Demarest Boro-0209Dumont Boro-0210East Rutherford Boro-0212Edgewater Boro-0213Emerson Boro-0214Englewood City-0215Englewood Cliffs Boro-0216Fairview Boro-0218Fort Lee Boro-0219North Bergen Twp.-0908