Belleville Water Department
EPA ID: NJ0701001 ยท 35,129 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Belleville Water Department (NJ0701001): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Within the EPA compliance database, Belleville Water Department shows 3 violations still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 35,129 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Belleville Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Belleville Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $90,164 and an estimated 37,785 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 59% 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.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Belleville Water Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Belleville Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular 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
Belleville Water Department (EPA ID: NJ0701001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 35,129 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 07109 in Belleville.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 20 resolved, 9 archived, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 11, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| May 11, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 11, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
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 | 16 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 7 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00165 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.
- 07109 - Belleville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Belleville Water Department (NJ0701001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belleville Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Belleville Water Department. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Belleville Water Department serve?
Belleville Water Department serves approximately 35,129 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Belleville Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Belleville Water Department (NJ): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0701001/
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