Trenton City PWS

The following table shows susceptibility ratings for seven contaminant groups (plus radon) for each water source in our system. It displays the number of wells (0) and intakes (1) rated high (H), medium (M), or low (L) for each contaminant category. For purchased water susceptibility rankings, please check your specific water system's assessment report.

NJDEP considers all surface water highly vulnerable to pathogens, so all intakes received high ratings in this category. For the Source Water Assessment Program, radionuclides are more concerning in groundwater than surface water, resulting in low ratings for all surface water intakes.

A high susceptibility rating doesn't mean you're consuming contaminated water - it simply indicates potential contamination risk. Public water systems must monitor regulated contaminants and implement treatment if levels exceed allowable limits. These assessments help NJDEP adjust monitoring requirements based on risk levels.

The Delaware River received high susceptibility ratings for pathogens, nutrients, inorganics, and disinfection byproducts; medium ratings for pesticides and volatile compounds; and low ratings for radionuclides and radon. All New Jersey surface water sources are considered highly susceptible to pathogens but have low susceptibility to radionuclides and radon.

Potential contamination sources in our assessment area include:

• Agricultural, residential, urban, commercial and industrial land use
• Sewage treatment facilities
• Solid waste management facilities and recycling centers
• NJPDES permitted facilities
• Underground storage tanks

Water sources (both tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over land or underground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and sometimes radioactive material, and can pick up substances from animal or human activity.

Contaminants potentially present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants from sewage treatment, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants like salts and metals from natural sources, urban runoff, wastewater discharges, oil/gas production, or mining
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential use
• Organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants occurring naturally or resulting from resource extraction activities

All drinking water, including bottled water, can reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

The EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems, while FDA regulations set similar standards for bottled water to ensure public health protection.

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