The Fair Lawn Water Department has been providing safe and high-quality drinking water to the residents of Fair Lawn, NJ since the 1920s. Committed to meeting or exceeding the standards set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the department collected over 1,000 water samples and conducted more than 5,000 analyses in 2022 to ensure the safety of the water supply. With a distribution system consisting of 105 miles of distribution main, 4 storage tanks, and 4 pumping stations, the department operates 24/7 to ensure a reliable supply of water to the community.
The Fair Lawn Water Department sources its water from a combination of 16 production wells located throughout the borough, which provide approximately 55% of the water supply. The remaining 45% is obtained through bulk purchases from the Passaic Valley Water Commission and Veolia Water. The department treats the water to remove contaminants before distributing it to the residents. With an average daily consumption of 4 million gallons, the department plays a crucial role in maintaining the well-being of the community by providing safe and reliable drinking water.
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