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Lawrence Township, NJ: 111 Violations - Home Safety 33/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Lawrence Township: F.

Federal data flags serious home-safety risks for this ZIP.

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Lawrence Township's water safety record falls below average in NJ - compliance violations span multiple service areas, and several systems have recorded exceedances that trigger federal notification requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

How Lawrence Township Compares

Lawrence Township33/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
F · 33
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$395K
Median Home Value
$4,300
Est. Remediation (1.1% of home value)

Key Facts for Lawrence Township Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 111 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.006 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 67% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $4,300 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 10.58.

Lawrence Township's Water Providers

Water delivery in Lawrence Township, NJ is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 4 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Lawrence Township, New Jersey (population ~31,142), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 842,285 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. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Lawrence Township: F (33/100)

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

Lawrence Township water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0060 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

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 38 1
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 30 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 28 1
E. coli Microbiological 26 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 16 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
08648 F 111 4 Trenton Water Works

All ZIP Codes in Lawrence Township

  • 08648 [F] - 111 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Lawrence Township Community Health Snapshot

9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.5%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9% ↓
Diabetes 11.1% ↑
Mental Health 14.5% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Lawrence Township's Water?

Stage 1 DBP Rule 38 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk
Consumer Confidence Report Rule 30 violations
Reporting
Revised Total Coliform Rule 28 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Lawrence Township Infrastructure Age

1972
Median Build Year
67%
Built Before 1986
23%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 67% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Lawrence Township's median build year of 1972 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature - not a rare legacy - of the residential plumbing landscape.

1972
Median Year Built
67%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
23%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (23%) 1970–1986 (44%) Post-1986 (33%)

Over half of homes in Lawrence Township were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Lawrence Township

Property value and cost data for Lawrence Township produce a moderate remediation-share classification - a level where advance financial planning has real practical value and the commitment is realistic for most homeowners who approach it deliberately.

Median Home Value
$395,400
Est. Remediation
$4,300
Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Lawrence Township. The estimated $3,000–$6,300 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 18% below the New Jersey average.

Lawrence Township: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

67%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.006
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 67% pre-rule share in Lawrence Township keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Lawrence Township: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

194
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$56,548
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Lawrence Township contains 194 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $56,548. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

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. The <strong>$4,300</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Lawrence Township

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Stage 1 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Lawrence Township's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 67% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
  4. Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Lawrence Township, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Lawrence Township, NJ?
Lawrence Township has an average Home Safety Score of 33/100 (Grade F) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 111 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Lawrence Township have?
Lawrence Township water systems have a total of 111 EPA violations, including 4 health-based violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Lawrence Township water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Lawrence Township is 0.006 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Lawrence Township compare to New Jersey average?
Lawrence Township has an average Home Safety Score of 33/100, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Lawrence Township?
Lawrence Township is served by 4 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 31,142 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Lawrence Township?
Estimated remediation costs in Lawrence Township average $4,300 per household, ranging from $3,000 to $6,300. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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