ZipCheckup grade for 08640: C.
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Fort Dix, NJ (08640): 10 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 63/100
EPA data for Jbmdl-dix Main System
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 08640 in Fort Dix, NJ contain 10 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
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 10 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0003 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.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 63/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
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Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) MODERATE
Your Water System
ZIP code 08640 in Fort Dix, New Jersey is mapped to the water system Jbmdl-dix Main System (EPA ID: NJ0325001). This system provides water to approximately 12,765 people from surface water sources.
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- 07002 (Bayonne) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07003 (Bloomfield) - 10 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07004 (Fairfield) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07005 (Boonton) - 116 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07006 (Caldwell) - 38 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07007 (Caldwell)
- 07008 (Carteret) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07009 (Cedar Grove) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07010 (Cliffside Park) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 07011 (Clifton) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07012 (Clifton) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07013 (Clifton) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07014 (Clifton) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07015 (Clifton)
- 07016 (Cranford)
- 07017 (East Orange) - 48 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07018 (East Orange) - 48 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 07019 (East Orange)
- 07020 (Edgewater) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 08611 (Trenton) - <1 mi - 91 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 08641 (Trenton) - <1 mi - 24 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 08644 (Trenton) - <1 mi
- 08648 (Lawrence Township) - <1 mi - 111 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 08629 (Trenton) - <1 mi - 91 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 08609 (Trenton) - <1 mi - 91 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 08608 (Trenton) - 1 mi - 91 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 08610 (Trenton) - 2 mi - 98 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 08618 (Trenton) - 3 mi - 91 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 08638 (Trenton) - 3 mi - 91 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Jbmdl-dix Main System (NJ0325001) on EPA.gov.
5 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.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 08640 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.
Environmental Hazards (10) CRITICAL
Home & Infrastructure (9) MODERATE
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Cost & Community (7) HIGH
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 08640 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 10 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 08640 (primary system: Jbmdl-dix Main System), 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 08640's water come from?
The recorded water source for Jbmdl-dix Main System, a system mapped to ZIP code 08640, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 12,765 people.
How does Fort Dix water compare to the national average?
Fort Dix's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 57% of ZIP codes within New Jersey.
How can I get my water tested in Fort Dix?
If Jbmdl-dix Main System 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 08640 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 08640 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0003 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 08640?
08640 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.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Fort Dix, NJ (08640): 10 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 63/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/08640/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 08640
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08611 | Trenton, NJ | <1 mi | D | 91 |
| 08641 | Trenton, NJ | <1 mi | C | 24 |
| 08644 | Trenton, NJ | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 08648 | Lawrence Township, NJ | <1 mi | F | 111 |
| 08629 | Trenton, NJ | <1 mi | D | 91 |
| 08609 | Trenton, NJ | <1 mi | D | 91 |
| 08608 | Trenton, NJ | 1.0 mi | D | 91 |
| 08610 | Trenton, NJ | 2.3 mi | D | 98 |
| 08618 | Trenton, NJ | 2.5 mi | F | 91 |
| 08638 | Trenton, NJ | 2.6 mi | D | 91 |
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