Nj American Water - Strathmere
EPA ID: NJ0511001 · 1,085 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nj American Water - Strathmere (NJ0511001): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Over the past five years, Nj American Water - Strathmere recorded 1 violation, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 1,085 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nj American Water - Strathmere Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Nj American Water - Strathmere serves a community with a median household income of $106,840 and an estimated 14,371 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nj American Water - Strathmere'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Nj American Water - Strathmere compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Nj American Water - Strathmere (EPA ID: NJ0511001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,085 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-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 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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 3 (Low Risk)
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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 the full compliance record for Nj American Water - Strathmere (NJ0511001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nj American Water - Strathmere water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Nj American Water - Strathmere; 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 Nj American Water - Strathmere serve?
Nj American Water - Strathmere serves approximately 1,085 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Nj American Water - Strathmere get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nj American Water - Strathmere (NJ): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0511001/
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