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Little Falls Twp.-1605, NJ · 321,730 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Little Falls Twp.-1605, New Jersey

Little Falls Twp.-1605's water systems logged 1 health-based EPA violation in 2021–2026, most recently in 2021 — a modest record, with lead and copper rule the issue found. For context, New Jersey's systems average 1.5 health-based violations each.

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Little Falls Twp.-1605 water grade: C
Fair — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to New Jersey and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–20261
Lead And Copper Rule1
Passaic Valley Water Commission310,483 served
Nj American Water - Little Falls11,247 served
New Jersey quality rank#40 / 51 (79.8/100)
New Jersey avg hardness100 PPM (moderately hard)
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Little Falls Twp.-1605 tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Little Falls Twp.-1605?

Little Falls Twp.-1605's systems logged 1 health-based violation in 2021–2026, most commonly lead and copper rule. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.

Who supplies Little Falls Twp.-1605's water?

Passaic Valley Water Commission (serving about 310,483 people); Nj American Water - Little Falls (serving about 11,247 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Little Falls Twp.-1605?

City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but New Jersey averages 100 PPM — "moderately hard" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Little Falls Twp.-1605's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.

Do I need a water filter in Little Falls Twp.-1605?

With 1 health-based violation on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.

Want to know what's actually in your Little Falls Twp.-1605 water?

Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.

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