Middle Twp Water District 1
EPA ID: NJ0506008 · 685 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike many utilities its size, Middle Twp Water District 1 carry a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 685 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2022) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Middle Twp Water District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Middle Twp Water District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $95,033 and an estimated 8,239 residents across its service area. 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?
Middle Twp Water District 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
About 1% of homes in Cape May County, New Jersey rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Jersey
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
Middle Twp Water District 1 (EPA ID: NJ0506008) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 685 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08270 in Woodbine.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 08270 — Woodbine
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Middle Twp Water District 1 (NJ0506008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middle Twp Water District 1 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Middle Twp Water District 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Middle Twp Water District 1 serve?
Middle Twp Water District 1 serves approximately 685 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Middle Twp Water District 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: NJDEP Public Community Water Purveyor SLI · Submitted 2024
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.