Current Noncompliance NJ 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach

EPA ID: NJ1330002 ยท 6,775 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach (NJ1330002): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 6,775.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 44
Avg Safety Score
6,775
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$388K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$124,896
Median Household Income
55,894
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach serves a community with a median household income of $124,896 and an estimated 55,894 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

Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 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. 17 detections recorded. 3 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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

D 0 violations
0 violations
11 violations
Shore Water Company
6,600 people
0 violations
Milltown W Department
7,000 people
C 28 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,067
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,767

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 $2,767 (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

Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach (EPA ID: NJ1330002) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 6,775 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (44/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
March 11, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

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

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, 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 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach (NJ1330002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach serve?

Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach serves approximately 6,775 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach safe to drink?
Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach has a D safety grade based on 6 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, E. coli. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach serve?
Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach serves approximately 6,775 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach's water source?
Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach's service area?
The Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach service area has a median household income of $124,896. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach get its water?
Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach'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.). Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach: 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1330002/
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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

Aberdeen - Cliffwood/cliffwood Beach (EPA ID: NJ1330002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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