Water Quality in Trenton, NJ (08638)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08638.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

22,816

Population

15

Water Systems

95

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Trenton Water Works

3 health-based
Surface water 217,000 people served
65 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Aqua Nj - Hamilton Square

Purchased surface water 39,128 people served
16 violations (5yr)

T/A Yards Creek Scout Reservat

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Pnc Bank/Dunkin Donuts

Groundwater 515 people served
0 violations

Simone Investment Group L.L.C.

Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations

Clarksville Diner

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Mikes Steak House

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Briehler Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Mercer Professional Center @ Penn

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Club 88 Bar

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Pennington Partnership - Newton Gs

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Coleman Main Line Chrysler

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Eden Mills Kdsv Llc

Groundwater 25 people served
14 violations (5yr)

Swifts Colonial Diner

Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations

Lawrence Hose Co

Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

22 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
13 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

10 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Trenton (08638) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 95.

Fewer violations 96th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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