Fairton Federal Correctional
EPA ID: NJ0605004 · 1,841 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fairton Federal Correctional (NJ0605004): 17 EPA violations in the last five years. Beyond the 17 historical violations on Fairton Federal Correctional's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and 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 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Detected Contaminants
How Fairton Federal Correctional compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Gross Alpha at 2 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Radium-226 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Radium-228 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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 Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Gross Beta | 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 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 11, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 11, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Gross Beta | 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 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 2 | 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 08320 - Fairton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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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