Is Somerset, New Jersey tap water safe?
2 water systems report serving Somerset. 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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New Jersey American Water (Raritan)
Serves 615,430 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFOA/PFOS average above the 4 ppt federal limit: PFOA, PFOS; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Franklin Township Dept of Public Works
Serves 57,150 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 15 monitoring/reporting violations; 3 not yet resolved; PFOA/PFOS average above the 4 ppt federal limit: PFOA; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2026).