Pennington W Department
EPA ID: NJ1108001 · 2,600 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pennington W Department (NJ1108001): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 2 violations as unresolved at Pennington W Department - roughly 2,600 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pennington W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: D
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Pennington W Department have a median household income of $180,491 and about 13,174 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 42% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pennington W 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 60th 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
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Pennington W Department (EPA ID: NJ1108001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 2,600 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08534 in Pennington.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 3, 2024 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 11, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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.
- 08534 - Pennington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pennington W Department (NJ1108001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pennington W Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Pennington W Department serve?
Pennington W Department serves approximately 2,600 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Pennington W Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pennington W Department (NJ): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1108001/
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