Current Health-Based Noncompliance NJ 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

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

650
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
24
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
9
Contaminants Flagged
$556K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Stockton Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$157,194
Median Household Income
4,608
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated 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

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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4 violations
41 violations
C 0 violations
9 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

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.

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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 24 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Stockton Water Department serve? ▼
Stockton Water Department serves approximately 650 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Stockton Water Department's water source? ▼
Stockton Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Stockton Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0012 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Stockton Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Stockton Water Department have a median household income of $157,194 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Stockton Water Department get its water? ▼
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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Stockton Water Department (NJ): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1023001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Stockton Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1023001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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