Fairton Federal Correctional
EPA ID: NJ0605004 · 1,841 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Fairton Federal Correctional (NJ0605004): 17 violations on record since 2021. Fairton Federal Correctional's EPA record lists 17 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,841 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fairton Federal Correctional Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fairton Federal Correctional'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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
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System Overview
Fairton Federal Correctional (EPA ID: NJ0605004) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,841 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08320 in Fairton.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 11, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 11, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | 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.
- 08320 - Fairton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Fairton Federal Correctional (NJ0605004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairton Federal Correctional water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fairton Federal Correctional; its 17 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Fairton Federal Correctional serve?
Fairton Federal Correctional serves approximately 1,841 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Fairton Federal Correctional get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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