Current Noncompliance NJ

Flemington Water Department

EPA ID: NJ1009001 ยท 4,581 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Flemington Water Department (NJ1009001): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Flemington Water Department, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 4,581 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,581
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
44
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
22
Contaminants Flagged
$514K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Flemington Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$137,698
Median Household Income
32,002
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Flemington Water Department have a median household income of $137,698 and about 32,002 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Flemington Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

40 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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. 7 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFNA: 13 ppt, PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 13 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

D 30 violations
D 7 violations
9 violations
0 violations
D 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $500 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Flemington Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1009001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 4,581 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 08822 in Flemington.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 43 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2021 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Trichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0034 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Flemington Water Department (NJ1009001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flemington Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Flemington Water Department serve?

Flemington Water Department serves approximately 4,581 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Flemington Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
232
Detections
26
Latest sample
11/12/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 9.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFOA 9.5 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 14 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFOS 7.8 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 13 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFPeA 5.3 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 4.9 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFBS 4.5 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxS 3.5 ppt 10 ppt Below EPA MCL

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 44 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Flemington Water Department serve? ▼
Flemington Water Department serves approximately 4,581 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Flemington Water Department's water source? ▼
Flemington Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Flemington Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0034 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Flemington Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Flemington Water Department have a median household income of $137,698 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Flemington Water Department get its water? ▼
Flemington Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Flemington Water Department (NJ): 44 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1009001/
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What You Can Do

1

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Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Flemington Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1009001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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