Water Quality in PERTH AMBOY, NJ (08861)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08861.
13
Total Violations
2
Health-Based
11
Monitoring / Reporting
13
Resolved
What does this mean?
13 of 13 violations have been resolved. 2 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 11 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (13 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Health-Based | N/A | 17 | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Health-Based | N/A | 17 | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| CYANIDE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Nerve damage or thyroid problems |
| CYANIDE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Nerve damage or thyroid problems |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
02
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
02
2023(11)
CYANIDE
03
CYANIDE
03
Radium-226
03
Radium-226
03
Radium-226
03
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
03
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
03
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
How Does This Compare?
PERTH AMBOY (08861) has 13 recorded violations, including 2 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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