Rockaway
Is Rockaway tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Rockaway scores 29/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Rockaway. We found 334 total violations (96 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
Live: 09:00 PM☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Rockaway.
Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Rockaway?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Rockaway tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Rockaway tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Rockaway, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 29/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
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.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Rockaway
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Rockaway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rockaway tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Rockaway scores 29/100.
How many water systems serve Rockaway?
Rockaway is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Rockaway?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Rockaway.
What is the water quality score for Rockaway?
The water quality score for Rockaway is 29 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Rockaway?
The top contaminants detected in Rockaway include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Rockaway Water Quality Summary
Rockaway, NJ receives a water quality score of 29/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Rockaway'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.
Rockaway's score of 29 is 37 points below the New Jersey state average of 66, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
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
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