Yardville
NJ · CDP

Is Yardville, NJ Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yardville tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 1 of 2 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for lithium. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

2Water systems
2ZIP codes
50%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaTrenton-Princeton, NJ
Latest data2025-09-03

Where Does Yardville Get Its Water?

Water in Yardville, NJ is provided by 2 public water systems: TRENTON WATER WORKS and AQUA NJ - HAMILTON SQUARE.

How Is Yardville Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes air stripping, conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and ion exchange.

What's in Yardville Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Yardville public water systems. 1 of 2 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 27.5 µg/L 10 µg/L 1 ZIP Above guideline
PFOA 0.0116 µg/L — 1 ZIP Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFOS 0.0064 µg/L — 1 ZIP Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Yardville

Based on EPA monitoring data, 1 of 2 ZIP codes in Yardville have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yardville Tap Water

Is Yardville tap water safe to drink?

Yardville tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 1 of 2 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.

What contaminants are in Yardville tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Yardville water systems include: lithium, PFOA, PFTrDA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Yardville get its drinking water?

Yardville receives water from 2 public water systems, including TRENTON WATER WORKS.

Do I need a water filter in Yardville?

If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.

How often is Yardville tap water tested?

Public water systems in Yardville are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-09-03.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Yardville

Water utilities serving Yardville, NJ

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

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