D26/100

VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 792,713 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
NJ0238001
Violations
55

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.014 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.011 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove 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