Historical Compliance Records NJ

Nj American Water - Coastal North

EPA ID: NJ1345001 ยท 377,613 people served ยท 35 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Nj American Water - Coastal North (NJ1345001): 1 violation on record since 2021. While 1 violation did appear in Nj American Water - Coastal North's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 377,613 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 53
Avg Safety Score
377,613
People Served
35
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$627K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nj American Water - Coastal North Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: D

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$125,417
Median Household Income
611,392
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
12%
Disadvantaged Population
23th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Nj American Water - Coastal North have a median household income of $125,417 and about 611,392 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% 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

Nj American Water - Coastal North'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
27th
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

60 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 173 detections recorded. 34 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFNA: 13 ppt, PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 13 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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294,274 people
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262,000 people
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233,376 people
C 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $506
Water Filtration $27
Total Estimated Cost $533

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $533 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Nj American Water - Coastal North (EPA ID: NJ1345001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 377,613 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 35 ZIP codes across 35 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (53/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 27 of 35 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 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 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, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No 2026-06-30

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

30 of 35 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 1 of 35 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2. 4 of 35 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

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.

This system serves 35 ZIP codes:

07701 ยท 07702 ยท 07703 ยท 07704 ยท 07711 07712 ยท 07716 ยท 07718 ยท 07720 ยท 07722 07723 ยท 07724 ยท 07727 ยท 07728 ยท 07731 07732 ยท 07733 ยท 07737 ยท 07738 ยท 07739 07740 ยท 07747 ยท 07748 ยท 07750 ยท 07753 07755 ยท 07756 ยท 07757 ยท 07758 ยท 07760 07764 ยท 08701 ยท 08735 ยท 08738 ยท 08742

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Nj American Water - Coastal North (NJ1345001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nj American Water - Coastal North water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Nj American Water - Coastal North; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Nj American Water - Coastal North serve?

Nj American Water - Coastal North serves approximately 377,613 people across 35 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Nj American Water - Coastal North get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
1102
Detections
43
Latest sample
11/16/2023
Highest analyte
PFBS: 9.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFBS 9.2 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFOA 7.5 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 14 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
6:2 FTS 6.8 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFPeA 4.8 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 4.6 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

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†’

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 Nj American Water - Coastal North safe to drink? ▼
Nj American Water - Coastal North has 1 recorded violation since 2021. The D shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Nj American Water - Coastal North serve? ▼
Nj American Water - Coastal North serves approximately 377,613 people with drinking water across 35 ZIP codes.
What is Nj American Water - Coastal North's water source? ▼
Nj American Water - Coastal North draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Nj American Water - Coastal North's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Nj American Water - Coastal North? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Nj American Water - Coastal North have a median household income of $125,417 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Nj American Water - Coastal North get its water? ▼
Nj American Water - Coastal North'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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nj American Water - Coastal North (NJ): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1345001/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Nj American Water - Coastal North (NJ): 1 EPA Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1345001/}
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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

Nj American Water - Coastal North (EPA ID: NJ1345001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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