Borough of Woodbine
EPA ID: NJ0516001 · 2,650 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Borough of Woodbine (NJ0516001): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Borough of Woodbine, 12 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 2,650 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Borough of Woodbine Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Borough of Woodbine 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?
Borough of Woodbine'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 Borough of Woodbine compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 12 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
Borough of Woodbine (EPA ID: NJ0516001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 2,650 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08270 in Woodbine.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Archived |
| October 9, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 15, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 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 | 12 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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.
- 08270 - Woodbine
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Borough of Woodbine (NJ0516001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borough of Woodbine water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Borough of Woodbine; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Borough of Woodbine serve?
Borough of Woodbine serves approximately 2,650 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Borough of Woodbine get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Borough of Woodbine (NJ): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0516001/
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