Nj American Water - Harrison
EPA ID: NJ0808001 ยท 9,193 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nj American Water - Harrison (NJ0808001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Nj American Water - Harrison shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 9,193 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nj American Water - Harrison Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Nj American Water - Harrison serves a community with a median household income of $159,386 and an estimated 17,969 residents across its service area.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nj American Water - Harrison'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 85th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Jersey
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
Nj American Water - Harrison (EPA ID: NJ0808001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 9,193 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
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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 Nj American Water - Harrison (NJ0808001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nj American Water - Harrison water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Nj American Water - Harrison in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Nj American Water - Harrison serve?
Nj American Water - Harrison serves approximately 9,193 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Nj American Water - Harrison get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below 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) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
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ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nj American Water - Harrison Water Quality Report, NJ. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0808001/
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