Overview
Legal does not necessarily equal safe.
- Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
- Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
- The best way to ensure clean tap water is to keep pollution out of source water in the first place.
AquaPura's analysis shows 18 contaminant(s) detected in NJ American Water - Coastal North's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
This Utility: 0.19 ppb
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
48x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.004 ppb
0.004 ppb
Bromodichloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 10.7 ppb
No Legal Limit
178x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
This Utility: 334 ppb
Legal Limit: 1000 ppb
6.7x
EWG's Health Guideline:
50 ppb
50 ppb
Chloroform
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 33.4 ppb
No Legal Limit
83x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.4 ppb
0.4 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.0482 ppb
No Legal Limit
2.4x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.02 ppb
0.02 ppb
Dibromochloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 2.76 ppb
No Legal Limit
28x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 13.2 ppb
Legal Limit: 60 ppb
132x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 14 ppb
No Legal Limit
233x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
This Utility: 0.058 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
58x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.001 ppb
0.001 ppb
This Utility: 0.013 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
2.2x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.006 ppb
0.006 ppb
This Utility: 0.707 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
2.4x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.3 ppb
0.3 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 2.25 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
25x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.09 ppb
0.09 ppb
This Utility: 0.133 ppt
No Legal Limit
22x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.006 ppb
0.006 ppb
Radium, combined (-226 and -228)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.44 ppb
Legal Limit: 5 ppb
8.8x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.05 ppb
0.05 ppb
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 46.9 ppb
Legal Limit: 80 ppb
313x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.15 ppb
0.15 ppb
Trichloroacetic acid
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 6.02 ppb
No Legal Limit
60x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
1,2,3-Trichloropropane*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.000164 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.0007 ppb
0.0007 ppb
This Utility: 0.184 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1 ppt
1 ppt
This Utility: 0.161 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppm
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppm
0.14 ppm
This Utility: 1.26 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
2000 ppt
2000 ppt
This Utility: 0.315 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 1.2 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.989 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
Find a Filter
See which water filtration technologies are effective at reducing the contaminants detected in this utility's water supply.
Carbon Filters
Filters 15 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+7 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Lower upfront cost
- Reduced maintenance
Cons
- Does not remove all contaminants
Reverse Osmosis
Filters 18 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+15 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Most effective
Cons
- Higher upfront cost
- Requires more maintenance
- Wastes water
Other Considerations
Ion Exchange
PROS: Softens hard water, Reduces some contaminants
CONS: Doesn't remove all contaminants
Whole-House Filters
PROS: Useful for reducing radiologicals and TCE
CONS: Expensive to install and maintain, Risk of bacterial contamination
Explore filter options for each contaminant. See which technologies are effective at reducing specific contaminants.
| Contaminant | Activated Carbon | Reverse Osmosis | Ion Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminants Above Health Guidelines | |||
| Arsenic | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bromodichloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chlorite | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chloroform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chromium (hexavalent)* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dibromoacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dibromochloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dichloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9)* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Trichloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,4-Dioxane | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Aluminum | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromoform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chlorate* | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Fluoride | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Germanium | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Lithium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manganese | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Nitrate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nitrate and nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Strontium* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
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