Historical Compliance Records NJ

Sayreville W Department

EPA ID: NJ1219001 ยท 45,345 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sayreville W Department (NJ1219001): 6 EPA violations in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Sayreville W Department includes 6 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 45,345 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 56
Avg Safety Score
45,345
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00067 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$406K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$97,602
Median Household Income
107,996
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
25th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sayreville W Department serves a community with a median household income of $97,602 and an estimated 107,996 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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

Sayreville 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
85th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 85th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sayreville W Department compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 1 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. 18 detections recorded. 4 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.
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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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South Brunswick Twp W Di
45,450 people
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Evesham Mua
45,538 people
2 violations
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Aqua Nj - Blackwood
44,396 people
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46,585 people
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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 $2,000
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Sayreville W Department (EPA ID: NJ1219001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 45,345 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (56/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 4 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 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 3 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
November 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00067 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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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 Sayreville W Department (NJ1219001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sayreville W Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sayreville W Department; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Sayreville W Department serve?

Sayreville W Department serves approximately 45,345 people across 4 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Sayreville 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
6
Latest sample
8/13/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 9.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 9.3 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 3.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3.4 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 Sayreville W Department safe to drink?
Sayreville W Department has a C safety grade based on 6 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Sayreville W Department's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, E. coli. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Sayreville W Department serve?
Sayreville W Department serves approximately 45,345 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Sayreville W Department's water source?
Sayreville W Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sayreville W Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00067 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sayreville W Department's service area?
The Sayreville W Department service area has a median household income of $97,602. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sayreville W Department get its water?
Sayreville 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.). Sayreville W Department (NJ): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1219001/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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