Historical Compliance Records NJ

New Brunswick W Department

EPA ID: NJ1214001 ยท 55,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for New Brunswick W Department (NJ1214001): 22 EPA violations in the last five years. EPA records: New Brunswick W Department, 22 past violations, all resolved, 55,000 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 61
Avg Safety Score
55,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
22
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00178 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$317K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$60,248
Median Household Income
56,766
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Brunswick W Department serves a community with a median household income of $60,248 and an estimated 56,766 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

New Brunswick 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

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How New Brunswick W Department compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2931 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2946 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2105 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 3 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.013 ppt, PFNA: 0.013 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Township of Wayne
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,800 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

New Brunswick W Department (EPA ID: NJ1214001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 55,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 08901 in New Brunswick.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (61/100)

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 22 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 8 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
December 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 11, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 4 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 3 No
E. coli Microbiological 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Surface Water Treatment 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
0.00178 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 the full compliance record for New Brunswick W Department (NJ1214001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Brunswick W Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for New Brunswick W Department; its 22 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does New Brunswick W Department serve?

New Brunswick W Department serves approximately 55,000 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does New Brunswick W Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
14
Latest sample
2/25/2025
Highest analyte
PFOA: 7.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 7.7 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOS 5.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 4.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 4.1 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

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

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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 New Brunswick W Department safe to drink?
New Brunswick W Department has a C safety grade based on 22 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in New Brunswick W Department's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2931, Contaminant 2946, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Contaminant 2105. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does New Brunswick W Department serve?
New Brunswick W Department serves approximately 55,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is New Brunswick W Department's water source?
New Brunswick W Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in New Brunswick W Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00178 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of New Brunswick W Department's service area?
The New Brunswick W Department service area has a median household income of $60,248. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does New Brunswick W Department get its water?
New Brunswick 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). New Brunswick W Department (NJ): 22 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1214001/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{New Brunswick W Department (NJ): 22 EPA Violations}},
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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

New Brunswick W Department (EPA ID: NJ1214001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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