Current Noncompliance NJ 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Moorestown Water Department

EPA ID: NJ0322001 ยท 20,700 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Moorestown Water Department (NJ0322001): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Moorestown Water Department number 1 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 20,700 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.

Data: EPA SDWIS

20,700
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
37
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
10
Contaminants Flagged
$484K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Moorestown Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$133,460
Median Household Income
66,417
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
8%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Moorestown Water Department have a median household income of $133,460 and about 66,417 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Moorestown Water Department'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 9 detections recorded. 3 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFNA: 13 ppt, PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 13 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

C 2 violations
C 6 violations
Belmar Water Department
20,000 people
12 violations
Barnegat Twp Water Sewer
20,000 people
A 3 violations
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Moorestown Water Department (EPA ID: NJ0322001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 20,700 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 31 resolved, 5 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
December 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 30, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2024 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 30, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 9 Yes
Gross Alpha Monitoring & Reporting 6 No
Combined Uranium Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Radium-226 Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Radium-228 Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
E. COLI Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No 2026-06-30

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Moorestown Water Department (NJ0322001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moorestown Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Moorestown Water Department serve?

Moorestown Water Department serves approximately 20,700 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Moorestown Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
406
Detections
12
Latest sample
3/17/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFBA 5.9 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFPeA 5.2 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 4.7 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFOA 4.3 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 14 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 37 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Moorestown Water Department serve? ▼
Moorestown Water Department serves approximately 20,700 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Moorestown Water Department's water source? ▼
Moorestown Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Moorestown Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Moorestown Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Moorestown Water Department have a median household income of $133,460 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Moorestown Water Department get its water? ▼
Moorestown Water Department'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Moorestown Water Department (NJ): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0322001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Moorestown Water Department (EPA ID: NJ0322001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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