Health Violations Found NJ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville

EPA ID: NJ1017001 · 3,960 people served · 1 ZIP code

Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville shows 3 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 3,960 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 54
Avg Safety Score
3,960
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
8
Contaminants Flagged
$554K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$121,667
Median Household Income
8,146
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville serves a community with a median household income of $121,667 and an estimated 8,146 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Hunterdon County, New Jersey rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Organic Carbon at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

B 3 violations
D 0 violations
B 0 violations
Stanhope W Department
3,730 people
D 14 violations
C 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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 $3,300 (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

Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville (EPA ID: NJ1017001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 3,960 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 08530 in Lambertville.

Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 3 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 20, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 10, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
08530 0.002 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville (NJ1017001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville water safe to drink?

Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville serve?

Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville serves approximately 3,960 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
66
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,859
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,960
Reported to New Jersey

Source: NJDEP Public Community Water Purveyor SLI · Submitted 2024

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville safe to drink?
Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville has a D safety grade based on 9 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Lead and Copper Rule, Total Organic Carbon, Total Coliform. 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 Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville serve?
Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville serves approximately 3,960 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville's water source?
Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville's service area?
The Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville service area has a median household income of $121,667. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville get its water?
Veolia Water New Jersey Lambertville's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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