Imlaystown, NJ Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Imlaystown's tap water quality puts it in NJ's upper tier — health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Imlaystown Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Imlaystown Residents
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.15.
Imlaystown's Water Providers
Federal records list 1 water system serving Imlaystown, NJ. One provider accounts for the large majority of residential water connections in the area, concentrating infrastructure and compliance accountability.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Imlaystown, New Jersey, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 100 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Imlaystown — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Imlaystown: B (73/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Imlaystown water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Imlaystown
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08526 | B | COLLIER MILLS MOBILE HOME PARK INC | 100 |
All ZIP Codes in Imlaystown
- 08526 [B]
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
Updated daily.
Imlaystown Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Imlaystown: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
The NFIP claim record for Imlaystown — 1 filed incident — reflects genuine, recurring flood exposure rather than an isolated event or two. When a community accumulates flood claims at this volume and carries 100% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA-designated zones, flood history starts to factor into water quality planning in ways it doesn't for lower-exposure areas. Flooding introduces specific contamination pathways — runoff overwhelming treatment facility intake, surface water infiltrating private wells, and pressure disruptions in distribution systems allowing backflow — all of which become more relevant as flood frequency increases.
Imlaystown has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claims averaging $3,638 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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