Vineland Water & Sewer Utility
EPA ID: NJ0614003 · 36,250 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Vineland Water & Sewer Utility (NJ0614003): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, Vineland Water & Sewer Utility currently shows 4 EPA violations unresolved - serving a population of approximately 36,250.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Vineland Water & Sewer Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Vineland Water & Sewer Utility serves a community with a median household income of $69,583 and an estimated 103,161 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Vineland Water & Sewer Utility'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Vineland Water & Sewer Utility compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 13 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Vineland Water & Sewer Utility (EPA ID: NJ0614003) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 36,250 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (53/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 4 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 resolved, 32 archived, 1 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
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 | 5 | Yes |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 4 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2931 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2946 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 3 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 3 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 3 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1075 | Other Violation | 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 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Vineland Water & Sewer Utility (NJ0614003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vineland Water & Sewer Utility water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 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 Vineland Water & Sewer Utility serve?
Vineland Water & Sewer Utility serves approximately 36,250 people across 4 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Vineland Water & Sewer Utility get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Vineland Water and Sewer Utility (NJ): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0614003/
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