Stockton Water Department
EPA ID: NJ1023001 ยท 650 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Stockton Water Department (NJ1023001): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. Per EPA records, Stockton Water Department: 7 unresolved violations, 650 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Stockton Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Stockton Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $157,194 and an estimated 4,608 residents across its service area. 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 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 Stockton Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
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.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2931 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 29, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2931 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2946 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2931 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2946 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 31, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 5, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| 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 | 11 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2931 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2946 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 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 | N/A |
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
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.
- 08559 - Stockton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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.
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