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Park Ridge, NJ Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Park Ridge, NJ — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Park Ridge's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Park Ridge Water Dept PWSID: NJ0247001 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 6 of 13 sampling points

Lead is 1.40 ppb, 9% of the action level and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 6 of 13 sampling points, running as high as 3.7 times the limit.

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Park Ridge earns a D for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 1.40 ppb — 9% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 6 of 13 sampling points
5 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Park Ridge's lead level vs. all New Jersey community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.40 ppb — 9% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 74% of New Jersey utilities
Population Served
7541
~5066 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
5 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
9% of EPA action level
1.40 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.40 ppb, 9% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2024 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2018 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

5 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Park Ridge Water Dept
PWSID NJ0247001
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 7,541
Service connections 5,066
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Park Ridge tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 6 of 13 sampling points. No violations are currently open. Lead is 1.40 ppb, 9% of the action level.
Does Park Ridge water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 6 of 13 sampling points, running as high as 3.7 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Park Ridge? ▼
Park Ridge Water Dept (PWSID NJ0247001), one of 3 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-05-08. Inspectors recorded 1 significant deficiency.

What Should Park Ridge Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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