Current Noncompliance NJ 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Glen Gardner W Department

EPA ID: NJ1012001 ยท 1,705 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Glen Gardner W Department (NJ1012001): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Glen Gardner W Department | open status in EPA data: 1 violation | people served: about 1,705.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,705
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
52
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
25
Contaminants Flagged
$435K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Glen Gardner W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$124,083
Median Household Income
9,394
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
7%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Glen Gardner W Department have a median household income of $124,083 and about 9,394 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% 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

Glen Gardner W 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

60 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% 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. 3 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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $850

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 $850 (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

Glen Gardner W Department (EPA ID: NJ1012001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,705 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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: 30 resolved, 21 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
October 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 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
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 6 Yes
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

Health Risk Details

Lead (EPA level: 0.015 mg/L (EPA action level for the 90th percentile of a system's tap samples; not a safe level))

Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, distillation, carbon block filter certified for lead reduction (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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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Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Glen Gardner W Department (NJ1012001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen Gardner W 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 Glen Gardner W Department serve?

Glen Gardner W Department serves approximately 1,705 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Glen Gardner W Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 52 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 Glen Gardner W Department serve? ▼
Glen Gardner W Department serves approximately 1,705 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Glen Gardner W Department's water source? ▼
Glen Gardner W Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Glen Gardner W Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0015 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Glen Gardner W Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Glen Gardner W Department have a median household income of $124,083 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Glen Gardner W Department get its water? ▼
Glen Gardner W 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.). Glen Gardner W Department (NJ): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1012001/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Glen Gardner W Department (NJ): 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1012001/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Glen Gardner W Department (EPA ID: NJ1012001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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