Loading water data...
Not health advice. Contact your local water utility for concerns.
Data from EPA Water Quality Reports. For official information, contact your water utility or health department.
EPA records for BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM • Updated October 2026
Grade C — based on EPA compliance records, lead testing and PFAS monitoring
BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM has a mixed record — read the reasons below; the deductions come from real EPA violations, lead results or PFAS detections, not from a template.
Bordentown, NJ tap water is legal to drink but grades C on EPA's records, mainly because of 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years. A certified filter matched to that finding is a reasonable precaution.
Bordentown, NJ tap water is legal to drink but grades C on EPA's records, mainly because of 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years. A certified filter matched to that finding is a reasonable precaution.
BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) was 1.33 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 58 UCMR5 PFAS results for BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM (2024-01-10 to 2024-07-24) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM has 17 violations on file since 2016: 1 health-based in the last five years and 2 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM reports groundwater as its primary source and serves about 15,821 people (EPA PWSID NJ0303001).
We recommend one. Check which contaminant the violations involved (table above) and choose a filter certified for it.
Compare filter options for your Bordentown tap water
BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM has 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years.
See the filters matched to Bordentown's EPA results → — which certification actually removes what was found here, and what it does not touch.
Unsure which contaminants to treat? Compare home kits and certified lab testing before buying.
Amazon. We may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.
BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM · SDWIS records since 2016 · 5-year window starts 2021-10-16
EPA records 1 health-based violation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-ComplianceLead and Copper Rule | Treatment technique | 2023-07-01 → 2023-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2023-12-31 |
| Lead Consumer NoticeLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2025-12-30 | Resolvedreturned 2026-03-24 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate ReportingConsumer Confidence Rule | Other | 2025-10-01 | Resolvedreturned 2025-11-07 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence Rule | Other | 2025-07-01 | Resolvedreturned 2025-11-07 |
| Lead Consumer NoticeLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2023-12-30 | Resolvedreturned 2024-03-25 |
| Lead Consumer NoticeLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2021-09-29 | Resolvedreturned 2021-07-28 |
| Lead Consumer NoticeLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2021-04-01 | Resolvedreturned 2021-06-02 |
| Lead Consumer NoticeLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2020-03-31 | Resolvedreturned 2020-05-29 |
| Water Quality Parameter M/RLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2020-01-01 → 2020-06-30 | Resolvedreturned 2020-06-30 |
| Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/RLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2019-07-01 | Resolvedreturned 2019-11-12 |
| Water Quality Parameter M/RLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2019-01-01 → 2019-06-30 | Resolvedreturned 2019-06-30 |
| Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/RLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2019-01-01 | Resolvedreturned 2019-04-08 |
| Water Quality Parameter M/RLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2018-07-01 → 2018-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2018-07-08 |
| Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)Chlorine | Monitoring & reporting | 2018-04-01 → 2018-06-30 | Resolvedreturned 2018-06-30 |
| Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & reporting | 2017-04-01 → 2017-06-30 | Resolvedreturned 2017-06-05 |
| Monitoring, RegularEthylbenzene | Monitoring & reporting | 2016-07-01 → 2016-09-30 | Resolvedreturned 2016-09-09 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence Rule | Other | 2016-07-01 | Resolvedreturned 2016-07-13 |
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 BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM
Well below the 15 ppb action level. In the most recent monitoring period on file (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31), 90% of the homes BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM sampled had lead at or below 1.33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 → 2025-12-31 | 1.33 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2024-01-01 → 2024-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2023-01-01 → 2023-12-31 | 1.56 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2022-01-01 → 2022-06-30 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2021-07-01 → 2021-12-31 | 3.4 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2021-01-01 → 2021-06-30 | 3.34 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2020-07-01 → 2020-12-31 | 7.7 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2020-01-01 → 2020-06-30 | 4.3 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2019-07-01 → 2019-12-31 | 25 ppb | Above the 15 ppb action level |
| 2019-01-01 → 2019-06-30 | 40 ppb | Above the 15 ppb action level |
| 2018-07-01 → 2018-12-31 | 76 ppb | Above the 15 ppb action level |
| 2018-01-01 → 2018-06-30 | 43.1 ppb | Above the 15 ppb action level |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_LCR_SAMPLES.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-06)
EPA UCMR5 monitoring, 2024-01-10 to 2024-07-24 · 58 PFAS results at entry points to the distribution system
No PFAS detected. None of the 58 UCMR5 PFAS results for BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM 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 / 2 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFOS | 0 / 2 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFHxS | 0 / 2 | < 3 | 3 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFNA | 0 / 2 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 10 ppt |
| HFPO-DA | 0 / 2 | < 5 | 5 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFBS | 0 / 2 | < 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.
Lithium (also monitored under UCMR5, not a PFAS): detected in 2 of 2 samples, max 10.9 µg/L. There is no federal limit for lithium.
What PFAS are and how to remove them →
Source: UCMR5 occurrence data, EPA Data Summary July 2026 (UCMR5_All.txt)
EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance samples for BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM · finished water only · dated data, released 2024
These are the regulated-contaminant samples BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM reported to its state between 2012 and 2019 — the most recent nationwide sample-level dataset EPA has published. Gross alpha is flagged below; the status column explains why. Treat this as history, not today's tap water.
| Contaminant | Samples | Average | Max | EPA limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 21 detects | 0.365 µg/L | 0.73 µg/L | 10 µg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Nitrate (as N) | 6 | 1.121 mg/L | 3.2 mg/L | 10 mg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Fluoride | 40 detects | 0 mg/L | ND | 4 mg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Chromium (total) | 20 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 100 µg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Uranium (combined) | 171 detects | 0.099 µg/L | 1.68 µg/L | 30 µg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Radium-226/228 | 5134 detects | 1.748 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Gross alpha | 16 | 11.919 pCi/L | 22.8 pCi/L | 15 pCi/LMCL | 4 of 16 samples over MCL |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 10697 detects | 3.887 µg/L | 20 µg/L | 80 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 10640 detects | 0.709 µg/L | 7.22 µg/L | 60 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Lead (tap samples) | 602348 detects | 17.364 µg/L | 1040 µg/L | 15 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
| Copper (tap samples) | 437367 detects | 45.375 µg/L | 1270 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)
A point-of-use (under-sink) system typically runs $200-$600 installed; whole-house treatment $1,000-$3,000+ depending on flow and what has to come out. Tell us where you are and a certified water-treatment installer serving Bordentown will follow up - no obligation.
Groundwater systems draw from wells; naturally occurring arsenic, nitrate, radium and uranium are the readings to watch, along with PFAS near industrial or military sites.
How to test your tap water and the treatment options that actually fit Bordentown 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 Bordentown 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 Bordentown 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.
We may earn a commission from testing kits and filters purchased through these links, at no extra cost to you.
What Bordentown 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.
No reader results for Bordentown yet - yours would be the first. A hardness or TDS number from a $10 strip kit is enough to start the map.
Help build the first reader-sourced water map. Enter whatever your test strip, TDS pen or lab report shows - one number is enough.
Bordentown ranks #69 of 155 graded New Jersey cities.
Bordentown, NJ tap water is legal to drink but grades C on EPA's records, mainly because of 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years. A certified filter matched to that finding is a reasonable precaution.
BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) was 1.33 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 58 UCMR5 PFAS results for BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM (2024-01-10 to 2024-07-24) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM has 17 violations on file since 2016: 1 health-based in the last five years and 2 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM reports groundwater as its primary source and serves about 15,821 people (EPA PWSID NJ0303001).
We recommend one. Check which contaminant the violations involved (table above) and choose a filter certified for it.
BORDENTOWN WATER DEPARTM has 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years.
Recommended for Your Water
ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher
NSF 53 certified to reduce lead, chromium & dissolved solids — no install needed, the easiest place to start.
Check Price on AmazonCompare direct from Waterdrop
No-install filter pitchers
Several readings are elevated — a filter pitcher is the easiest starting point, with nothing to install.
Shop Filter Pitchers →Not sure what filter you need?
Test your tap water first, so you filter for what's actually in it.
Shop Home Water Test Kits →We may earn a commission from Amazon and Waterdrop when you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Find the right filter for your Bordentown water quality needs:
Understand your water better with our in-depth guides on contaminants, filtration, and water safety.