Hudson County, New Jersey: drinking water report. Hudson County – Jersey City, Hoboken, and surrounding communities – packs about 700,000 residents into 46…
Hudson County – Jersey City, Hoboken, and surrounding communities – packs about 700,000 residents into 46 square miles, making it one of the most densely populated counties in America. Jersey City's water comes from the Boonton Reservoir via the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority, while other communities are served by Suez (Veolia) or United Water. The county's location across the Hudson River from Manhattan places it in an area with extensive industrial history.
New Jersey's strict PFAS MCLs have driven significant monitoring across Hudson County. UCMR5 data shows detections in multiple county systems. The county's industrial heritage – including chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, and port operations – creates numerous potential diffuse PFAS sources.
According to the New Jersey DEP's 2024 compliance data, two Hudson County water systems required treatment upgrades to meet state PFAS standards. Jersey City's Boonton Reservoir source is a protected watershed that provides relatively clean source water, but other providers face more variable conditions. Lead from aging infrastructure in the county's older housing stock is another concern.
Hudson County's dense older housing stock means lead from internal plumbing is a real risk, particularly in pre-war buildings.
Check your water for data specific to your provider. A filter certified for both lead and PFAS is the most practical investment. Our water filter guide covers dual-purpose options. Pull your detailed report, and visit our New Jersey page for statewide context.