Somerset County, New Jersey
Water softeners and filtration in Somerset County
Public water in Somerset County comes from New Jersey American Water. Private wells here draw on Piedmont bedrock and the granite-like bedrock of the Highlands. They're among the state's most likely to fail for arsenic and fecal coliform / e. coli.
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Where we install
Where we install in Somerset County
Your water depends on where it comes from, so here's who supplies each town. On a private well, your well is the supplier.
Bridgewater, NJ
Water: New Jersey American Water
Somerville, NJ
Water: New Jersey American Water
Hillsborough, NJ
Water: New Jersey American Water
Bernards (Basking Ridge), NJ
Water: New Jersey American Water
Franklin Township, NJ
Water: New Jersey American Water (parts of town)
Warren, NJ
Water: New Jersey American Water
Don't see your town? We cover all of Somerset County. Take the quiz or call (856) 276-5310.
Water quality
Water quality in Somerset County
What state and federal testing shows about water here. Your own test shows what's in your home.
Private wells in Somerset County
4,796 private wells were tested here from 2002 to 2014, so many homes rely on their own well.
Somerset County is one of the New Jersey counties where private wells most often fail the state standard for:
- Arsenic
- Fecal coliform / E. coli
Across the region
Arsenic in private wells
New Jersey's Piedmont region has the state's highest rate of arsenic in private wells: about 17% exceed the state standard. It comes naturally from minerals in the bedrock, and you can't see, taste, or smell it.
Uranium and radon
The Highlands' granite-like bedrock contains uranium. Wells can pick up uranium and radon from it, which is why New Jersey requires uranium testing for private wells in northern counties.
PFAS limits
New Jersey was the first state to set limits for PFAS "forever chemicals": 14 parts per trillion for PFOA and 13 for PFOS and PFNA. Public utilities must meet them. Private wells are only tested when a home is sold or leased.
Hardness varies by town
New Jersey's median tap water is moderately hard, about 5 grains per gallon, and it changes a lot from one supplier to the next. Your water test tells you exactly where you stand.
Our systems
The systems Somerset County homes usually need
Complete Home System
City-water homes that want every tap and appliance protected at once
Details about the Complete Home System
Whole-Home Water Softener
Homes with hard water and limited space
Details about the Whole-Home Water Softener
Well Water Dual Tank System
Private wells with iron, sulfur, or manganese where you'd rather not add chemicals
Details about the Well Water Dual Tank System
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FAQ
Somerset County FAQs
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Who supplies drinking water in Somerset County?
It depends on the town: Bridgewater is served by New Jersey American Water; Somerville is served by New Jersey American Water; Hillsborough is served by New Jersey American Water; Bernards (Basking Ridge) is served by New Jersey American Water. If your home has its own well pump and pressure tank, your well is your supply. We install in every town in Somerset County, on either kind of water.
What should I test my well for in Somerset County?
New Jersey's Private Well Testing Act requires a test before a home with a well is sold, and every five years for rentals; in Somerset County it must include uranium. Wells here are among the state's most likely to fail for arsenic and fecal coliform / e. coli. The local geology also makes naturally occurring arsenic and uranium and radon worth checking.
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