Current Noncompliance NJ

Flemington Water Department

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Flemington Water Department (NJ1009001): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Not yet resolved: 1 EPA violation at Flemington Water Department, affecting about 4,581 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,581
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
44
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Max Lead Level
22
Contaminants Flagged
$514K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$137,698
Median Household Income
32,002
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Flemington Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $137,698 and an estimated 32,002 residents across its service area. 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 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
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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Flemington Water Department compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Monochloroacetic Acid 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 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 โ†’

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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 $3,600 (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

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 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2021 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
PFOA PFAS 2 No
PFNA PFAS 2 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Tribromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 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 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.

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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 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: 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
232
Detections
26
Latest sample
11/12/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 9.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 9.5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOS 7.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 5.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 4.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 4.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 3.5 ppt 10 ppt Below current 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, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Flemington Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. 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 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 maximum detected lead level is 0.0034 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Flemington Water Department's service area?
The Flemington Water Department service area has a median household income of $137,698. 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 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.). 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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2

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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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