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Manchester Township, NJ: 44 Violations - Home Safety 70/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Manchester Township: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Manchester Township, NJ carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How Manchester Township Compares

Manchester Township70/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 70
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$177K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Manchester Township Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 44 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0044 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 65% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.53.

Water Systems Serving Manchester Township

Among 4 systems linked to Manchester Township, NJ, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Manchester Township, New Jersey (population ~34,290), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 164,077 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 Manchester Township: B (70/100)

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

Manchester Township water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0044 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 3.

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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 16 1
Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) Radionuclides 4 1
Combined Uranium Radionuclides 4 1
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Radionuclides 4 1
Radium-226 Radionuclides 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
08759 B 44 0 Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western

All ZIP Codes in Manchester Township

  • 08759 [B] - 44 violations

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Manchester Township

9.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 9.2% ↓
Diabetes 11.4% ↑
Mental Health 15% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Manchester Township

Lead and Copper Rule 16 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) 4 violations
Radionuclides · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 15 pCi/L
Combined Uranium 4 violations
Radionuclides · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.03 mg/L

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

How Old Is Manchester Township's Housing Stock?

1971
Median Build Year
65%
Built Before 1986
17%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 65% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

Pre-1986 homes make up a large part of Manchester Township's housing; median build year 1971.

1971
Median Year Built
65%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
17%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (17%) 1970–1986 (48%) Post-1986 (35%)

Over half of homes in Manchester Township were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Manchester Township: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Relative to home values, Manchester Township remediation estimates run low.

Median Home Value
$176,600
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Manchester Township can be compared with local home values. The $400–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 63% below the New Jersey average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Manchester Township

65%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0044
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Manchester Township

5
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$2,391
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Manchester Township contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $2,391. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $600 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Manchester Township, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Manchester Township, NJ?
Manchester Township has an average Home Safety Score of 70/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 44 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Manchester Township?
EPA records list 44 EPA violations for Manchester Township water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Manchester Township water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Manchester Township is 0.0044 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Manchester Township compare to New Jersey average?
Manchester Township has an average Home Safety Score of 70/100, which is at or above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Manchester Township?
Our records map 4 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Manchester Township. The related population figure in our data is approximately 34,290 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Manchester Township?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Manchester Township: $600; modeled range $400 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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