Teen Challenge
EPA ID: NJ1006300 · 40 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Teen Challenge (NJ1006300): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Teen Challenge has 3 violations that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 40 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Teen Challenge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Teen Challenge serves a community with a median household income of $163,500 and an estimated 8,772 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Teen Challenge'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th 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 Teen Challenge compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule 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. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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
Teen Challenge (EPA ID: NJ1006300) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08833 in Lebanon.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 5 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 11, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| August 11, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 6 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | 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 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 08833 - Lebanon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Teen Challenge (NJ1006300) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Teen Challenge water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 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 Teen Challenge serve?
Teen Challenge serves approximately 40 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Teen Challenge get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Teen Challenge (NJ): 16 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1006300/
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