Historical Compliance Records NJ 12 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Milltown W Department

EPA ID: NJ1212001 ยท 7,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Milltown W Department (NJ1212001): 12 health-based violations recorded since 2021. While 28 violations did appear in Milltown W Department's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 7,000 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 57
Avg Safety Score
7,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
28
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0072 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$437K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Milltown W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$127,331
Median Household Income
8,442
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
17%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
91%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Milltown W Department have a median household income of $127,331 and about 8,442 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 91% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Milltown W Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

76 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 3 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFNA: 13 ppt, PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 13 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

2 violations
14 violations
D 6 violations
D 0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 Property Value Decline $21,830

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$18,580
10 years
$37,160
20 years
$74,320

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $37,160 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

Milltown W Department (EPA ID: NJ1212001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 7,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 08850 in Milltown.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (57/100)

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 28 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 resolved, 10 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2026 TTHM Health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Archived
May 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
November 11, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 9 Yes
TTHM MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 8 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 6 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)

Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0072 mg/L No 2026-06-30

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 2.

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 Milltown W Department (NJ1212001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milltown W Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Milltown W Department; its 28 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Milltown W Department serve?

Milltown W Department serves approximately 7,000 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Milltown W Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
116
Detections
13
Latest sample
12/17/2024
Highest analyte
HFPO-DA: 12.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
HFPO-DA 12.9 ppt 10 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFOA 11.7 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 14 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFBA 5.4 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 5.4 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFOS 5.4 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 13 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFPeA 3.9 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Milltown W Department safe to drink? ▼
Milltown W Department has 28 recorded violations since 2021. The C shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 28 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 Milltown W Department serve? ▼
Milltown W Department serves approximately 7,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Milltown W Department's water source? ▼
Milltown W Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Milltown W Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0072 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). 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 Milltown W Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Milltown W Department have a median household income of $127,331 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Milltown W Department get its water? ▼
Milltown W Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. 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.). Milltown W Department (NJ): 12 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1212001/
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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

Milltown W Department (EPA ID: NJ1212001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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