Monroe Twp Utility Department

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Monroe Twp Utility Department (NJ1213002): a UCMR5 PFAS sample above the level of an EPA PFAS MCL, which takes effect in 2029; this is not a violation. Past violations at Monroe Twp Utility Department total 19, all marked resolved; it supplies 36,000 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

System Overview

Monroe Twp Utility Department (EPA ID: NJ1213002) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 36,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 08831 in Monroe Township.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (55/100)

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: 17 resolved, 2 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

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Lead & Copper

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

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.

• 08831 - Monroe Township

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Monroe Twp Utility Department (NJ1213002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monroe Twp Utility Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Monroe Twp Utility Department; its 19 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Monroe Twp Utility Department serve?

Monroe Twp Utility Department serves approximately 36,000 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Monroe Twp Utility Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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