Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack
EPA ID: NJ0238001 · 792,713 people served · 49 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack (NJ0238001): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Even though Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack accumulated 1 violation over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 792,713 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack serves a community with a median household income of $123,368 and an estimated 833,317 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 81th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 369 detections recorded. 93 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed state limits.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack (EPA ID: NJ0238001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 792,713 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 49 ZIP codes across 49 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 46 of 49 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.011 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NJ or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
This system serves 49 ZIP codes:
07010 · 07020 · 07022 · 07024 · 07047 07070 · 07072 · 07073 · 07074 · 07075 07086 · 07087 · 07093 · 07094 · 07458 07601 · 07603 · 07604 · 07605 · 07606 07607 · 07608 · 07620 · 07621 · 07624 07626 · 07627 · 07628 · 07630 · 07631 07632 · 07640 · 07641 · 07642 · 07643 07646 · 07647 · 07648 · 07649 · 07650 07652 · 07657 · 07660 · 07661 · 07662 07666 · 07670 · 07675 · 07676
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack (NJ0238001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack serve?
Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack serves approximately 792,713 people across 49 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack (NJ): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0238001/
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