Nutley Water Department
EPA ID: NJ0716001 · 29,500 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Nutley Water Department (NJ0716001): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Nutley Water Department | open status in EPA data: 2 violations | people served: about 29,500.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nutley Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Nutley Water Department have a median household income of $102,690 and about 67,531 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 88% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 59% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nutley 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
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. 2 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Nutley Water Department (EPA ID: NJ0716001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 29,500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 28, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 19, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 13 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0006 mg/L | No | 2026-06-30 |
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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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 Nutley Water Department (NJ0716001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nutley 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 Nutley Water Department serve?
Nutley Water Department serves approximately 29,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Nutley Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #17 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (New Jersey)
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nutley Water Department (NJ): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0716001/
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