Kinnelon Tap Water Quality Report
Kinnelon's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
No single water system serves most of Kinnelon (10,108 residents, Census 2024 estimate). Its large systems are KINNELON WATER DEPT (EPA counts 1,938 people served, about 19% of Kinnelon's population); BUTLER WATER DEPT (EPA counts 7,630 people served, about 75% of Kinnelon's population); FAYSON LAKES WATER COMPANY INC (EPA counts 3,010 people served, about 30% of Kinnelon's population). EPA's counts may include people served outside Kinnelon, so each share is at most that. Check which one bills you: each system's figures are shown separately below.
- KINNELON WATER DEPT: 25 contaminants tested, 2 above EPA MCLGs; health-based violations since 2020: 3
- BUTLER WATER DEPT: 153 contaminants tested, 4 above EPA MCLGs; health-based violations since 2020: 3
- FAYSON LAKES WATER COMPANY INC: 116 contaminants tested, 4 above EPA MCLGs; health-based violations since 2020: 0
2 other systems serving parts of Kinnelon report results above guidelines — check which system bills you. BUTLER WATER DEPT (4 above guidelines), FAYSON LAKES WATER COMPANY INC (4 above guidelines)
Water systems
3 large systems
Residents (Census 2024)
10,108
Health-based violations since 2020
3
KINNELON WATER DEPT. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Dec 2021 · KINNELON WATER DEPT
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Kinnelon Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Kinnelon's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs).
KINNELON WATER DEPT, Kinnelon's water system, serves 1,938 people. 2 other systems also serve parts of Kinnelon. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to KINNELON WATER DEPT's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for KINNELON WATER DEPT is from Dec 2021.
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Kinnelon Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Kinnelon, NJ
We read Kinnelon, 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.
- 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 21 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Kinnelon
Based on Kinnelon's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
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What Kinnelon's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Kinnelon includes sulfate — 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.
On a private well near Kinnelon? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Morris County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kinnelon Tap Water
Kinnelon's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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