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EPA records for BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT • Updated October 2026
Grade F — based on EPA compliance records, lead testing and PFAS monitoring
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT has serious issues in EPA's records: repeated health-based violations, unresolved violations, PFAS above the federal limit or lead near the action level. We recommend filtering drinking water.
Bloomfield Town, NJ tap water is legal to drink but grades F on EPA's records, mainly because of 3 health-based EPA violations in the last five years and disinfection byproducts (TTHM/HAA5) averaging above 80% of the EPA limit in 2012–2019 monitoring. A certified filter matched to those findings is a reasonable precaution.
Bloomfield Town, NJ tap water is legal to drink but grades F on EPA's records, mainly because of 3 health-based EPA violations in the last five years and disinfection byproducts (TTHM/HAA5) averaging above 80% of the EPA limit in 2012–2019 monitoring. A certified filter matched to those findings is a reasonable precaution.
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2026-01-01 to 2026-06-30) was 1.27 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
No. None of the 116 UCMR5 PFAS results for BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT (2023-11-15 to 2024-08-27) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT has 52 violations on file since 2016: 3 health-based in the last five years and 3 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT reports purchased surface water as its primary source and serves about 53,315 people (EPA PWSID NJ0702001).
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BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT · SDWIS records since 2016 · 5-year window starts 2021-10-16
EPA records 3 health-based violations for this system in the last five years, all of which are marked resolved or archived. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) or a required treatment step was not met.
| Violation | Category | Compliance period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)Revised Total Coliform Rule | MCL exceeded | 2024-06-01 → 2024-06-30 | Resolvedreturned 2024-06-30 |
| WQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-ComplianceLead and Copper Rule | Treatment technique | 2022-07-01 → 2022-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2022-12-31 |
| Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR)Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment technique | 2022-01-01 | Resolvedreturned 2024-07-31 |
| Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment technique | 2020-11-01 → 2020-11-30 | Resolvedreturned 2020-11-30 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2020-01-01 → 2020-03-31 | Resolvedreturned 2020-03-31 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2019-10-01 → 2019-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2019-12-31 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2019-07-01 → 2019-09-30 | Resolvedreturned 2019-09-30 |
| Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR)Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment technique | 2019-07-01 | Resolvedreturned 2023-03-31 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2019-04-01 → 2019-06-30 | Resolvedreturned 2019-06-30 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2019-01-01 → 2019-03-31 | Resolvedreturned 2019-03-31 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2018-10-01 → 2018-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2018-12-31 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTTHM | MCL exceeded | 2018-07-01 → 2018-09-30 | Resolvedreturned 2018-09-30 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2018-07-01 → 2018-09-30 | Resolvedreturned 2018-09-30 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2018-04-01 → 2018-06-30 | Resolvedreturned 2018-06-30 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2018-01-01 → 2018-03-31 | Resolvedreturned 2018-03-31 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2017-10-01 → 2017-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2017-12-31 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2017-07-01 → 2017-09-30 | Resolvedreturned 2017-09-30 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2017-04-01 → 2017-06-30 | Resolvedreturned 2017-06-30 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2017-01-01 → 2017-03-31 | Resolvedreturned 2017-03-31 |
| Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2025-09-01 → 2025-09-30 | Archived |
| Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/RLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2025-07-01 | Resolvedreturned 2025-12-31 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence Rule | Other | 2024-07-01 | Resolvedreturned 2024-07-29 |
| Public Notification Violation for NPDWR ViolationPublic Notice | Other | 2023-06-30 | Resolvedreturned 2023-09-05 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence Rule | Other | 2022-07-01 | Resolvedreturned 2022-07-21 |
| Water Quality Parameter M/RLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-07-01 → 2022-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2022-12-31 |
Showing 25 of 52 violations on file. Full record on EPA ECHO.
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-06)
EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported by BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT
Well below the 15 ppb action level. In the most recent monitoring period on file (2026-01-01 to 2026-06-30), 90% of the homes BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT sampled had lead at or below 1.27 ppb.
EPA's action level is 15 ppb (dropping to 10 ppb under the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements). There is no safe level of lead; the 90th-percentile figure describes the system, not your tap — homes with lead service lines or pre-1986 plumbing can be higher.
| Monitoring period | Lead 90th percentile | vs 15 ppb action level |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 → 2026-06-30 | 1.27 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2025-07-01 → 2025-12-31 | 3.33 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2025-01-01 → 2025-06-30 | 2.66 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2024-07-01 → 2024-12-31 | 2.76 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2024-01-01 → 2024-06-30 | 2.02 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2023-07-01 → 2023-12-31 | 3.47 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2023-01-01 → 2023-06-30 | 6.26 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2022-07-01 → 2022-12-31 | 3.96 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2022-01-01 → 2022-06-30 | 5.78 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2021-07-01 → 2021-12-31 | 5.18 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2021-01-01 → 2021-06-30 | 6.3 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2020-07-01 → 2020-12-31 | 8.82 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_LCR_SAMPLES.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-06)
EPA UCMR5 monitoring, 2023-11-15 to 2024-08-27 · 116 PFAS results at entry points to the distribution system
No PFAS detected. None of the 116 UCMR5 PFAS results for BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT were at or above the method reporting limit. Reporting limits are about 3–5 ppt, so “not detected” means below that threshold — not proven zero.
| Compound | Detects / samples | Max (ppt) | Reporting limit | EPA MCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0 / 4 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFOS | 0 / 4 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFHxS | 0 / 4 | < 3 | 3 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFNA | 0 / 4 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 10 ppt |
| HFPO-DA | 0 / 4 | < 5 | 5 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFBS | 0 / 4 | < 3 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
“< 4 ppt” means below the laboratory reporting limit, not zero. ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). Results are for finished water leaving the treatment plant.
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Source: UCMR5 occurrence data, EPA Data Summary July 2026 (UCMR5_All.txt)
EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance samples for BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT · finished water only · dated data, released 2024
These are the regulated-contaminant samples BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT reported to its state between 2012 and 2019 — the most recent nationwide sample-level dataset EPA has published. Total trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic acids (HAA5) are flagged below; the status column explains why. Treat this as history, not today's tap water.
| Contaminant | Samples | Average | Max | EPA limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 127 | 69.754 µg/L | 120 µg/L | 80 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Average above 80% of MCL |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 127 | 62.006 µg/L | 127 µg/L | 60 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Average above MCL |
| Lead (tap samples) | 327275 detects | 10.037 µg/L | 364 µg/L | 15 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
| Copper (tap samples) | 327317 detects | 116.804 µg/L | 813 µg/L | 1300 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
Averages count non-detects as zero. TTHM and HAA5 limits are locational running annual averages, so a single high sample is not a violation — we grade those on the average only. Lead and copper rows are individual tap samples and are shown for context; compliance (and our score) uses the 90th-percentile result above. LRAA = locational running annual average; ND = not detected.
Source: SYR4 Six-Year Review compliance monitoring data 2012–2019 (released 2024-03)
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BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT · 11,748 service lines inventoried · Q2 2026 snapshot
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT reports 323 service lines that are lead or galvanized-requiring-replacement (2.7% of the lines it has inventoried), plus 7,876 lines whose material is still unknown. A lead service line is the pipe between the water main and a building, so treated water can pick up lead after it leaves the plant — which city-level testing does not capture. Under EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, utilities must replace lead lines within 10 years starting in 2027.
Source: EPA SDWIS Service Line Inventory (Q2 2026) · PWS ID NJ0702001 · See all New Jersey lead service lines. We may earn a commission from filters and test kits, at no extra cost to you.
Surface-water systems draw from rivers, lakes or reservoirs and must filter and disinfect, which is why disinfection byproducts (TTHM, HAA5) are the readings to watch.
How to test your tap water and the treatment options that actually fit Bloomfield Town homes
The most reliable way to know what is actually coming out of your tap is a certified mail-in lab test. City-wide EPA data (like the report above) reflects the water leaving the treatment plant, but contaminants such as lead and copper can be picked up from your own service line and household plumbing — so the water at your Bloomfield Town faucet can differ from the system average. A state-certified lab measures dozens of contaminants at once with results you can trust; you can also find one near you through the EPA's certified-lab list at epa.gov/dwlabcert. Hardware-store test strips are cheaper and instant, but they only screen for a few basics (chlorine, hardness, pH, and a rough lead pass/fail) and are far less accurate — treat them as a first look, not a diagnosis.
Match the treatment to what your test finds. Reverse osmosis (RO) removes the widest range of contaminants — lead, arsenic, nitrate, PFAS, and dissolved solids — which makes an under-sink reverse osmosis system the most thorough choice for Bloomfield Town households with heavy-metal or PFAS concerns. If your main issue is taste, odor, or chlorine, an activated carbon filter (pitcher, faucet, or under-sink) is simpler and cheaper and handles chlorine and many organic compounds well, though carbon alone does not remove arsenic, nitrate, or most PFAS. NSF-certified pitchers rated for lead reduction are the easiest way to start today while you decide on a permanent setup.
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What Bloomfield Town residents measured at their own tap. All reader results →
Reader submissions are unverified and shown separately from EPA data. They reflect one tap on one day, not the utility's compliance record.
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Bloomfield Town ranks #137 of 155 graded New Jersey cities.
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Bloomfield Town, NJ tap water is legal to drink but grades F on EPA's records, mainly because of 3 health-based EPA violations in the last five years and disinfection byproducts (TTHM/HAA5) averaging above 80% of the EPA limit in 2012–2019 monitoring. A certified filter matched to those findings is a reasonable precaution.
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2026-01-01 to 2026-06-30) was 1.27 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
No. None of the 116 UCMR5 PFAS results for BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT (2023-11-15 to 2024-08-27) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT has 52 violations on file since 2016: 3 health-based in the last five years and 3 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT reports purchased surface water as its primary source and serves about 53,315 people (EPA PWSID NJ0702001).
We recommend one. Check which contaminant the violations involved (table above) and choose a filter certified for it.
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 health-based EPA violations in the last five years.
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