Is Phillipsburg, New Jersey tap water safe?
4 water systems report serving Phillipsburg. 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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Aqua Nj - Phillipsburg
Serves 26,686 people · Surface water · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 4 monitoring/reporting violations; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
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Alpha Municipal Water Works
Serves 2,530 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 9 monitoring/reporting violations; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile above the new 10 ppb action level (LCRI, effective Nov 1, 2027); Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Aqua Nj - Brainards
Serves 135 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
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Aqua Nj - Harkers Hollow
Serves 40 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 5 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2026).