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Is there lead in Newark's tap water?

1PPBLead in Newark Water Department's water at the latest test, from 2022 to 2024

Below 15, the level that requires action

Water companies that supply Newark

2 public water companies list Newark as a place they supply. The biggest is the Newark Water Department, with about 40,000 people. The highest latest result among Newark's water companies is 10.4 parts per billion, at Ascot Landing Subdivision. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test.

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