Historical Compliance Records NJ

Washington Township Mua

EPA ID: NJ0818004 · 48,000 people served · 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Washington Township Mua (NJ0818004): 43 EPA violations in the last five years. A total of 43 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Washington Township Mua's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 48,000 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
48,000
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
43
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
12
Contaminants Flagged
$279K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Washington Township Mua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$102,924
Median Household Income
154,634
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
28th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Washington Township Mua serves a community with a median household income of $102,924 and an estimated 154,634 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Washington Township Mua'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
26th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Washington Township Mua compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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.

Radium-228 at 9 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.

Contaminant 2931 at 3 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. 28 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.013 ppt, PFNA: 0.013 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

0 violations
Merchantville Pennsauken
47,144 people
C 6 violations
City of Camden
46,585 people
C 4 violations
C 9 violations
D 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $960
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,960

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,960 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Washington Township Mua (EPA ID: NJ0818004) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 48,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (53/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 5 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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 43 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 35 resolved, 8 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Barium Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Barium Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-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 9 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 9 No
Barium Inorganic 3 No
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 3 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 3 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 3 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 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 Washington Township Mua (NJ0818004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Township Mua water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Washington Township Mua; its 43 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Washington Township Mua serve?

Washington Township Mua serves approximately 48,000 people across 5 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Washington Township Mua get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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.

Samples collected
638
Detections
15
Latest sample
9/17/2025
Highest analyte
PFBS: 10.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 10.9 ppt
PFOA 9 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 5.6 ppt
PFPeA 5.5 ppt
PFHpA 3.2 ppt

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Washington Township Mua safe to drink?
Washington Township Mua has a D safety grade based on 43 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Washington Township Mua's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Radium-228. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Washington Township Mua serve?
Washington Township Mua serves approximately 48,000 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Washington Township Mua's water source?
Washington Township Mua draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Washington Township Mua's service area?
The Washington Township Mua service area has a median household income of $102,924. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Washington Township Mua get its water?
Washington Township Mua'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Washington Township Mua (NJ): 43 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj0818004/
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