Is Clifton, New Jersey tap water safe?
2 water systems report serving Clifton. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure. This list is matched from the ZIP codes in this place, so it may include nearby systems.
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Passaic Valley Water Commission
Serves 310,483 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 4 monitoring/reporting violations; PFOA/PFOS average above the 4 ppt federal limit: PFOA, PFOS; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2026).
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Nutley Water Dept
Serves 29,500 people · Surface water · Full report →
3 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 12 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2026).