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Official Status: March 2026

Is Haworth tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — Haworth scores 94/100.

Safety Score
94
out of 100

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Haworth

New Jersey

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Is Haworth tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Haworth scores 94/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 7 local systems in Haworth. We found 1008 total violations (162 unresolved).

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Haworth?

Requirement Status
Optional
🟢
💡

Expert Advice

Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

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Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

Water quality is easy to overlook when evaluating a move to Haworth, but it can affect plumbing longevity and appliance lifespan. The high safety score (94/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Haworth

1008
Violations (5yr)
162
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
1
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Haworth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haworth tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Haworth scores 94/100.

How many water systems serve Haworth?

Haworth is served by 7 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Haworth?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Haworth.

What is the water quality score for Haworth?

The water quality score for Haworth is 94 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 7 systems serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in Haworth?

The top contaminants detected in Haworth include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
94/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
7
Population
810,721

Haworth Water Quality Summary

Haworth, NJ receives a water quality score of 94/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 7 public water systems serving the area.

Haworth's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.

Haworth's score of 94 is 28 points above the New Jersey state average of 66, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

As a large city in New Jersey, Haworth delivers exceptionally high-performing drinking water to its residents despite being situated in a Mid-Atlantic corridor known for dense, older infrastructure and an industrial legacy. Homeowners and prospective buyers can take comfort in knowing that the various public water networks supplying the municipality consistently meet top-tier safety standards. This reliable performance indicates that local water management successfully mitigates the environmental and structural challenges common to the region, ensuring clean tap water throughout the community.

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 →

Key Contaminants

Lead (90th percentile) Violation
0.019 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Haworth (7)

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