Sea Girt Water Department
EPA ID: NJ1344001 · 2,636 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sea Girt Water Department (NJ1344001): 4 violations on record since 2021. While 4 violations did appear in Sea Girt Water Department's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 2,636 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sea Girt Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Sea Girt Water Department have a median household income of $150,357 and about 3,624 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sea Girt Water 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Sea Girt Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1344001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 2,636 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08750 in Sea Girt.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 1 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 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 11, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0023 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 08750 - Sea Girt
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Sea Girt Water Department (NJ1344001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sea Girt Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sea Girt Water Department; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Sea Girt Water Department serve?
Sea Girt Water Department serves approximately 2,636 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Sea Girt Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sea Girt Water Department (NJ): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1344001/
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