What the Morristown records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 3 candidate water systems shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- No Superfund records returned in this report; No brownfield records returned in this report.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- No pipeline incident records returned in this report; 1 RMP facility record shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).
Water quality in Morristown
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Morristown, NJ from EPA SDWIS.
Denville Twp Water Dept
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 15,881 people
Madison Water Dept
Active monitoring or reporting issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 15,820 people
Boonton Water Dept
Active monitoring or reporting issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 9,532 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
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PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Mar 2023 to May 2025.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
26 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Mar 2023 to May 2025
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0.0120 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-27 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0113 | 0.0040 | 2024-07-08 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0101 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-27 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0092 | 0.0040 | 2025-04-14 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0089 | 0.0040 | 2024-05-15 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0086 | 0.0040 | 2024-10-23 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0063 | 0.0040 | 2024-09-30 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0059 | 0.0040 | 2024-05-15 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0044 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-27 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0042 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-27 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0041 | 0.0040 | 2024-05-15 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0096 | 0.0040 | 2025-05-29 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0094 | 0.0040 | 2024-10-07 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0074 | 0.0040 | 2024-10-07 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0060 | 0.0040 | 2025-04-15 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0046 | 0.0040 | 2025-04-15 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0044 | 0.0040 | 2025-04-15 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0111 | 0.0040 | 2023-09-12 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0100 | 0.0040 | 2024-02-13 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0087 | 0.0040 | 2023-06-14 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0080 | 0.0040 | 2023-03-14 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0057 | 0.0040 | 2023-09-12 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0055 | 0.0040 | 2023-03-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0055 | 0.0040 | 2024-02-13 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0045 | 0.0040 | 2023-09-12 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0041 | 0.0040 | 2023-03-14 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Morristown drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
Impaired Water Bodies
1
Impaired Water Bodies
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Lower Whippany River
Retrieved: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Mercury, Metals (other Than Mercury), Pathogens, Toxic Organics
Affected uses: Drinkingwater, Ecological, Fishconsumption, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
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Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Morristown
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Morris County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
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Nonattainment Status
EPA designations apply to a specific pollutant and federal air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA can issue a clean-data determination while a formal designation remains in effect.
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island: Ozone
NonattainmentSerious8-Hour Ozone (2015 Standard)
Health effects (EPA): Respiratory inflammation, aggravation of asthma, reduced lung function (EPA)
New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island: Ozone
NonattainmentSevere 158-Hour Ozone (2008 Standard)
Original designation: Jul 2012
Health effects (EPA): Respiratory inflammation, aggravation of asthma, reduced lung function (EPA)
Maintenance areas
EPA redesignated these areas to attainment under approved maintenance plans.
Morristown Area
CO · Carbon Monoxide (1971 Standard)
Classification: Not Classified
Original designation: Nov 1990
Data from EPA Green Book
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Bayonne
Annual mean: 0.9 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 29.6 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 0.039 Parts per million
EPA primary exceedance count: 3 (Ozone 8-hour 2015)
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
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Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
County Concrete Corp. - Morristown Facility
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Morristown
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
3
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
State environmental agencies maintain cleanup site databases that include state Superfund, voluntary cleanup, and brownfield remediation programs. These programs track additional sites beyond those on the federal NPL.
3 sites with active cleanup or investigation
115 SPRING ST, MORRISTOWN TOWN
0.4 miles away · MORRIS County
Reported: Nov 2026
23 FRANKLIN PL, MORRISTOWN TOWN
0.4 miles away · MORRIS County
Reported: Nov 2026
28 30 PINE ST, MORRISTOWN TOWN
0.0 miles away · MORRIS County
Reported: Nov 2026
Data from EPA ECHO
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
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Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Underground Storage Tanks
3
Underground Storage Tanks
Release reports
Reported: Dec 2021
Reported: Dec 2021
Reported: Dec 2021
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
County radon potential
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County radon potential
Morris County, NJ
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Morris County is EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest potential). EPA defines Zone 1 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
Infrastructure, incidents, and community health in Morristown
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
No FEMA flood-zone records shown for this report.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Reviewed: 2000-present
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Morris County, New JerseyPop. 511,151
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 4,333
- State
- 6,516
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 10.3%
- State
- 14.0%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 2.9
- State
- 3.2
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 4.5
- State
- 4.4
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 10.5%
- State
- 10.8%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 24.6%
- State
- 28.3%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 5.6
- State
- 7.8
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- Yes
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 7.4%
- State
- 8.8%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 81.7
- State
- 79.2
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 4,333 | 6,516 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 10.3% | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 10.5% | 10.8% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.6% | 28.3% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 5.6 | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.4% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 81.7 | 79.2 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Morristown, New Jersey
Has PFAS been found in the water in Morristown, New Jersey?
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Denville Twp Water Department. Results dated Nov 27, 2023 to Apr 14, 2025 include PFOA at 0.0059 to 0.012 micrograms per liter and PFPeA at 0.0033 to 0.0087 micrograms per liter.
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Madison Water Department. Results dated Oct 7, 2024 to May 29, 2025 include PFOA at 0.004 to 0.0096 micrograms per liter and PFBA at 0.0051 micrograms per liter.
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Boonton Water Department. Results dated Mar 14, 2023 to Feb 13, 2024 include PFOA at 0.0055 to 0.0111 micrograms per liter and PFOS at 0.004 to 0.0055 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Morristown, New Jersey?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 52 violations for Denville Twp Water Department.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 9 violations for Madison Water Department, including 2 marked active.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 80 violations for Boonton Water Department, including 1 marked active.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Morristown, New Jersey?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Morristown.
The monitoring station at Bayonne recorded an annual average of 0.9 Parts per billion for sulfur dioxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at Bayonne recorded an annual average of 29.6 Parts per billion for nitrogen dioxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at Bayonne recorded an annual average of 0.039 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Morristown, New Jersey?
The radon data for Morristown covers Morris County. EPA places this area in Zone 1, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level above 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Morristown, New Jersey?
No Superfund or brownfield sites were returned for this city report.
What is the life expectancy in Morristown, New Jersey?
The county data for Morristown reports a life expectancy of 81.7 years in Morris County, New Jersey.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Morristown, New Jersey?
The county data for Morristown reports 4,333 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Morris County, New Jersey. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Morristown, New Jersey?
The county data for Morristown lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 5.6 micrograms per cubic meter in Morris County, New Jersey.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.