Pemberton Twp Department Main
EPA ID: NJ0329004 ยท 12,378 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pemberton Twp Department Main (NJ0329004): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Pemberton Twp Department Main's EPA record lists 52 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 12,378 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pemberton Twp Department Main Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Pemberton Twp Department Main have a median household income of $78,926 and about 19,143 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pemberton Twp Department Main's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Pemberton Twp Department Main (EPA ID: NJ0329004) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 12,378 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08015 in Browns Mills.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0013 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 08015 - Browns Mills
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pemberton Twp Department Main (NJ0329004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pemberton Twp Department Main water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pemberton Twp Department Main; its 52 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Pemberton Twp Department Main serve?
Pemberton Twp Department Main serves approximately 12,378 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Pemberton Twp Department Main get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
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, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
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ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pemberton Twp Department Main (NJ): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0329004/
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