Current Noncompliance NJ 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Millville Water Department

EPA ID: NJ0610001 ยท 27,500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Millville Water Department (NJ0610001): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Millville Water Department has 2 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 27,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
27,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
102
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
26
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Millville Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: D

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$65,825
Median Household Income
35,214
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Millville Water Department have a median household income of $65,825 and about 35,214 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Millville Water Department'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFNA: 13 ppt, PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 13 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

14 violations
Lakewood Twp Mua
27,614 people
5 violations
Rahway Water Department
27,300 people
C 3 violations
Dover Water Commission
27,806 people
F 52 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Millville Water Department (EPA ID: NJ0610001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 27,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 08332 in Millville.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 95 resolved, 5 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 26, 2024 E. COLI Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Non-health-based Archived
October 27, 2022 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 6 Yes
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Other Violation 4 No
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Other Violation 4 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Millville Water Department (NJ0610001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millville Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Millville Water Department serve?

Millville Water Department serves approximately 27,500 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Millville Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
232
Detections
3
Latest sample
11/19/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 4.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFOA 4.8 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 14 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFOS 4.4 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 13 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFHxA 3 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Millville Water Department safe to drink? ▼
Millville Water Department has 102 recorded violations since 2021. The D shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 102 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Millville Water Department serve? ▼
Millville Water Department serves approximately 27,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Millville Water Department's water source? ▼
Millville Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Millville Water Department's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Millville Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Millville Water Department have a median household income of $65,825 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Millville Water Department get its water? ▼
Millville Water Department'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Millville Water Department (NJ): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0610001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Millville Water Department (EPA ID: NJ0610001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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