Fort Dix, NJ: 10 Violations - Home Safety 63/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Fort Dix: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Neither high nor low, the composite grade for Fort Dix, NJ is a C, built from ZIP-level scores.
How Fort Dix Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Fort Dix Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0003 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 25% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.58.
Who Supplies Your Water in Fort Dix
Here the list of water systems for Fort Dix, NJ has a single entry, while the figure of 1 count every system federal data connect to the area's ZIP codes.
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Fort Dix, New Jersey (population ~8,034), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 12,765 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Fort Dix: C (63/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Fort Dix water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0003 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Antimony | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08640 | C | 10 | 0 | Jbmdl-dix Main System |
All ZIP Codes in Fort Dix
- 08640 [C] - 10 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Fort Dix
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Fort Dix Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Fort Dix
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Remodels change the picture: a 2009 median in Fort Dix says nothing about pipes swapped out or repaired since construction.
Most homes in Fort Dix were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Fort Dix
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
No safe blood lead level in children has been identified, according to CDC, so an area average under 0.010 mg/L does not rule out exposure at home. In Fort Dix, 25% of homes were built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Fort Dix
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Surface Water Treatment Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Fort Dix: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
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