Aqua Nj - Bunnvale
EPA ID: NJ1019001 · 252 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Nj - Bunnvale (NJ1019001): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Aqua Nj - Bunnvale yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 252 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Aqua Nj - Bunnvale Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Aqua Nj - Bunnvale serves a community with a median household income of $150,300 and an estimated 12,706 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Aqua Nj - Bunnvale'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Aqua Nj - Bunnvale compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2931 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2946 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Aqua Nj - Bunnvale (EPA ID: NJ1019001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 252 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2931 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2946 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2931 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2946 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2931 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2946 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 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 - Bunnvale (NJ1019001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aqua Nj - Bunnvale 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 Aqua Nj - Bunnvale serve?
Aqua Nj - Bunnvale serves approximately 252 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Aqua Nj - Bunnvale get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Nj - Bunnvale (NJ): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1019001/
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