These concentrations are six to seven times lower than the concentrations measured in 1985. Public Water Public water has been supplied to Phillipsburg residents by Consumer's Municipal Water Company since 1880. Consumer's Municipal Water Company is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act which requires monitoring for organic, inorganic, synthetic organic, and radiological components in the drinking water at least annually and in some cases, monthly. According to the Warren County Department of Health, there are no private wells being used as a potable water source in Phillipsburg. Because they are shorter than adults, they breathe more dust, soil, and heavy vapors close to the ground.
Children are also smaller, resulting in higher doses of chemical exposure per body weight.
The developing body systems of children can sustain damage if toxic exposures occur during certain growth stages.