Lead Found In Well Water At Morristown Medical Center

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Traces of lead has been found in the water supply for Morristown Medical Center at 100 Madison Avenue, Atlantic Health Systems announced.

The hospital runs on well water, which is tested regularly, Atlantic Health System spokesperson Elaine Andrecovich said. A test conducted in late February “caused concerns about levels of lead in the waters supply,” Andrecovich said.

“Out of an abundance of caution, Morristown Medical Center on Thursday evening, February 25, began using bottled water in lieu of tap water for drinking and food preparation. We have been working with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Department of Health, and the Morris County Office of Emergency Management to further examine this issue,” Andrecovich said.

Since lead can not be absorbed by human skin, the water is still being used for cleaning, hand washing, and bathing.

The issue does not impact any other property in Morristown.

The well was re-tested on Friday evening, morristowngreen.com reported. The results of those tests have not yet returned.

Morristown Medical Center is the single largest employer in the town of Morristown and the region’s largest healthcare center.

Notes regarding the water issue and patient and visitor safety have been placed around the facility. While the hospital awaits further results, bottled water will be used for patients, visitors, and staff.