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Tap Water Quality in Elizabeth, New Jersey (ZIP 07208)

Serving Elizabeth, New Jersey

Danger
8 above health guidelines
1
City
168+
Tested
8
Above Guidelines
2
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in Elizabeth, New Jersey?

Tap water in Elizabeth, New Jersey (ZIP 07208) has 8 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

ZIP 07208 is served by 2 water utilities providing water to Elizabeth. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

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Water Quality Report for ZIP 07208

6 contaminants above EPA health guidelines

These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.

Perfluorooctanoic acid

Found in Elizabeth

0.0022 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA)

Found in Elizabeth

0.0203 PPM
Guideline: 0.02 PPM
Bromodichloromethane

Found in Elizabeth

7.3 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Lead

Found in Elizabeth

0.0046 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA)

Found in Elizabeth

0.0228 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
1.5 pCi/L
Guideline: 0 pCi/L

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 07208

NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT

People Served:

294,274

Contact:
973-733-6303

Water Source:

Surface water

Contaminants Tested:

145

NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY

People Served:

125,000

Contact:
732-302-3170

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

23

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Best Water Filters for Elizabeth (ZIP 07208)

Based on the contaminants found in your area, we recommend NSF-certified water filters that can remove the specific contaminants above health guidelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Elizabeth, New Jersey (ZIP 07208)?

Tap water in Elizabeth, New Jersey (ZIP 07208) has 8 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing the detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

Which water utilities serve ZIP code 07208?

ZIP code 07208 is served by 2 water utilities: NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT, NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY.

How do I pay my water bill in Elizabeth (ZIP 07208)?

NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT (the largest utility serving ZIP 07208) handles billing for most Elizabeth addresses. Call 973-733-6303 to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP — check the utility list below if you don't recognize NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT.

What contaminants are in Elizabeth water (ZIP 07208)?

Water testing in ZIP 07208 found 6 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Perfluorooctanoic acid, Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA), Bromodichloromethane, Lead, Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA), and more.

Should I use a water filter in Elizabeth (ZIP 07208)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 07208 because 8 contaminants are above EPA health guidelines. Reverse osmosis systems or under-sink filters certified to remove the specific contaminants found in your water are recommended.

What cities are in ZIP code 07208?

ZIP code 07208 serves Elizabeth, New Jersey.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 2 utilityies serving ZIP 07208. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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