Vineland Water & Sewer Utility
EPA ID: NJ0614003 · 36,250 people served · 13 ZIP codes
While corrective steps may be in progress, Vineland Water & Sewer Utility currently shows 11 EPA violations unresolved — serving a population of approximately 36,250.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 7 (2021) to 20 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Vineland Water & Sewer Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Vineland Water & Sewer Utility serves a community with a median household income of $72,813 and an estimated 109,788 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: 42% 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.
About 1% of homes in Atlantic County, New Jersey rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 79th 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
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Radium-228 at 3 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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
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).
Lead 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
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 13 ZIP codes across 11 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 31, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Lead | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2946 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 11, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 18, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 16, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 4 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2946 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08360 | 0.00098 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 08361 | 0.00098 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 08362 | 0.00098 mg/L | No | N/A |
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: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 9 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 08310 — Buena
- 08326 — Landisville
- 08332 — Millville
- 08340 — Milmay
- 08341 — Minotola
- 08342 — Mizpah
- 08344 — Newfield
- 08347 — Norma
- 08350 — Richland
- 08352 — Rosenhayn
- 08360 — Vineland
- 08361 — Vineland
- 08362 — Vineland
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?
Vineland Water & Sewer Utility has recorded 5 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Vineland Water & Sewer Utility serve?
Vineland Water & Sewer Utility serves approximately 36,250 people across 13 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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: NJDEP Public Community Water Purveyor SLI · Submitted 2024
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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