Stockton Water Department
EPA ID: NJ1023001 ยท 650 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Stockton Water Department (NJ1023001): 7 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Stockton Water Department, 7 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 650 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Stockton Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Stockton Water Department have a median household income of $157,194 and about 4,608 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Stockton Water 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.
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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Stockton Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1023001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 650 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08559 in Stockton.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 17 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 29, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 31, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 5, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2021 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 11 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 08559 - Stockton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Stockton Water Department (NJ1023001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stockton Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Stockton Water Department. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Stockton Water Department serve?
Stockton Water Department serves approximately 650 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Stockton Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Stockton Water Department (NJ): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1023001/
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