Sussex County, New Jersey
Water softeners and filtration in Sussex County
Public water in Sussex County comes from Town of Newton. Private wells here draw on Kittatinny Valley limestone and the granite-like bedrock of the Highlands. They're among the state's most likely to fail for fecal coliform / e. coli.
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Where we install
Where we install in Sussex 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.
Newton, NJ
Water: Town of Newton
Sparta, NJ
Water: Public water or a private well, depending on your street
Vernon, NJ
Water: Public water or a private well, depending on your street
Hopatcong, NJ
Water: Public water or a private well, depending on your street
Hardyston, NJ
Water: Public water or a private well, depending on your street
Andover, NJ
Water: Public water or a private well, depending on your street
Don't see your town? We cover all of Sussex County. Take the quiz or call (856) 276-5310.
Water quality
Water quality in Sussex County
What state and federal testing shows about water here. Your own test shows what's in your home.
Private wells in Sussex County
8,810 private wells were tested here from 2002 to 2014, one of the most of any county in New Jersey.
Sussex County is one of the New Jersey counties where private wells most often fail the state standard for:
- Fecal coliform / E. coli
Across the region
Hard water from limestone
Wells in the Kittatinny Valley draw from limestone, which dissolves into the water and makes it hard: the white crust on faucets and spots on dishes.
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 Sussex County homes usually need
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
Whole-Home Water Softener
Homes with hard water and limited space
Details about the Whole-Home Water Softener
Whole-Home UV System
Private wells, or any home where bacteria is a concern
Details about the Whole-Home UV System
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FAQ
Sussex County FAQs
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Who supplies drinking water in Sussex County?
It depends on the town: Newton is served by Town of Newton. If your home has its own well pump and pressure tank, your well is your supply. We install in every town in Sussex County, on either kind of water.
What should I test my well for in Sussex 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 Sussex County it must include uranium. Wells here are among the state's most likely to fail for fecal coliform / e. coli. The local geology also makes hard water and uranium and radon worth checking.
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