Lower Twp Mua
EPA ID: NJ0505002 · 12,416 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lower Twp Mua (NJ0505002): 5 violations on record since 2021. Past violations at Lower Twp Mua total 5, all marked resolved; it supplies 12,416 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lower Twp Mua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Lower Twp Mua have a median household income of $80,782 and about 31,271 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lower Twp Mua'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 60th 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
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Lower Twp Mua (EPA ID: NJ0505002) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 12,416 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 2 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 29, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0021 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
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
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 Lower Twp Mua (NJ0505002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lower Twp Mua water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lower Twp Mua; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Lower Twp Mua serve?
Lower Twp Mua serves approximately 12,416 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Lower Twp Mua 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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