East Orange

East Orange, NJ receives a water quality score of 9/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.

East Orange's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.

East Orange's score of 9 is 57 points below the New Jersey state average of 66, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

The sole water system serving this mid-size New Jersey city has received our lowest possible quality rating, highlighting critical safety concerns for the East Orange community. The city's water troubles are closely linked to its Mid-Atlantic regional context, where a dense, aging urban-suburban infrastructure and a heavy industrial legacy often complicate water purification. For prospective homebuyers and current residents, these severe utility challenges make household water filtration and regular testing important considerations for daily tap water use.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our New Jersey water quality rankings report →