Water Quality Report

Pemberton, NJ (08068): 9 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Pemberton Borough Water)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 08068 in Pemberton, NJ contain 9 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 9 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0007 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 44 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 9 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0007 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 44 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
9 violations
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
4
Water Systems
1,771
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00071 mg/L
Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$256K
Median Home Value40% below state median ($424K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
84/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
92/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 08068 in Pemberton, New Jersey is mapped to the water system Pemberton Borough Water (EPA ID: NJ0328001). This system provides water to approximately 1,771 people from groundwater sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Pemberton Borough Water NJ0328001 1,771 Groundwater
Pemberton Township Water - Lake Valley NJ0329003 3,500 Groundwater
Nj American Water - Sunbury NJ0329006 888 Groundwater
Pemberton Twp Water Department - Pemberton Hei NJ0329009 650 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pemberton Borough Water (NJ0328001) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 08068 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (8) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Pemberton has 44 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 08068 was built around 1961. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Pemberton is 1961; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Homes built around 1961 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 08068 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 9 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 08068 (primary system: Pemberton Borough Water), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 08068's water come from?

The recorded water source for Pemberton Borough Water, a system mapped to ZIP code 08068, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 1,771 people.

How can I get my water tested in Pemberton?

If Pemberton Borough Water supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 08068 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 08068 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00071 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 08068?

08068 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Burlington County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 08068?

FEMA records contain 44 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 08068; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Pemberton, NJ (08068): 9 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/08068/
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Page version: October 2026.

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