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East Hanover Township Tap Water Quality Report
East Hanover Township's water has 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We recommend using a certified water filter.
Water system
EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT
People Served
11,393
Health-based violations since 2020
2
EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jan 2024 · EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is East Hanover Township Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: East Hanover Township's water has 8 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in East Hanover Township's water.
EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT, East Hanover Township's water system, serves 11,393 people. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT is from Jan 2024.
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East Hanover Township Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for East Hanover Township, NJ
We read East Hanover Township, NJ’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029), 8 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and 1 health-based EPA violation that began after the latest compliance result on file
- 122 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in East Hanover Township's water
EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT
PWSID NJ1410001
EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT reported 0.114 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
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Recommended Water Filters for East Hanover Township
Based on East Hanover Township's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA's health goals (MCLGs) or legal limits (MCL).
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO401
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO301
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Filters for what East Hanover Township reported
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029), 8 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and 1 health-based EPA violation that began after the latest compliance result on file, independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
With 8 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What East Hanover Township's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for East Hanover Township includes sulfate and a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
Frequently Asked Questions About East Hanover Township Tap Water
East Hanover Township's water has 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in East Hanover Township's water. EPA records a health-based violation for EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT that began after its latest compliance result on file (Dec 2021): WQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance (Lead and Copper Rule), which began on July 1, 2024. Every such result predates it; its later EPA UCMR 5 results (Jan 2024) screen for unregulated contaminants and cannot show the water met this standard, so this page does not call the water safe.
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