Clifton, NJ water quality
Clifton, NJ is served by 6 public water systems, serving 312,243 people combined. Across those systems, we count 2 health-based violations in the last 5 years. The worst Tap Grade among them is C.
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Is Clifton, NJ tap water safe to drink?
6 public water systems serve Clifton, NJ, with 2 health-based violations in the last 5 years across them. The worst Tap Grade among them is C.
Does Clifton's water have lead in it?
The most recent 90th-percentile lead sample is 2.4 ppb, versus the EPA action level of 15 ppb.
Has PFAS been detected in Clifton's water?
Yes — at least one water system serving Clifton has detected PFAS under UCMR5.
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