Current Noncompliance NJ

Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge

EPA ID: NJ1015003 ยท 621 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge (NJ1015003): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Not yet resolved: 4 EPA violations at Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge, affecting about 621 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

621
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$394K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$129,509
Median Household Income
8,376
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge serves a community with a median household income of $129,509 and an estimated 8,376 residents across its service area. 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

Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge'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.

Moderate 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge (EPA ID: NJ1015003) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 621 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 08848 in Milford.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 31, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 29, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 9 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.

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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 Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge (NJ1015003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 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 Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge serve?

Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge serves approximately 621 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge serve?
Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge serves approximately 621 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge's water source?
Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge's service area?
The Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge service area has a median household income of $129,509. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge get its water?
Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Nj - Riegel Ridge (NJ): 9 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1015003/
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1

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