Newark, NJ water quality
Newark, NJ is served by 1 public water system, serving 294,274 people combined. Across those systems, we count 1 health-based violation in the last 5 years. The worst Tap Grade among them is C.
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Is Newark, NJ tap water safe to drink?
1 public water system serve Newark, NJ, with 1 health-based violation in the last 5 years across them. The worst Tap Grade among them is C.
Does Newark's water have lead in it?
The most recent 90th-percentile lead sample is 0 ppb, versus the EPA action level of 15 ppb.
Has PFAS been detected in Newark's water?
Yes — at least one water system serving Newark has detected PFAS under UCMR5.
Other cities in New Jersey
See all of New Jersey →Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO · Data as of 2026Q2