Historical Compliance Records NJ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Boonton Water Department

EPA ID: NJ1401001 ยท 9,532 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Boonton Water Department (NJ1401001): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Despite the 63 historical violations in its record, Boonton Water Department has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 9,532 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 33
Avg Safety Score
9,532
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
63
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00113 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
27
Contaminants Flagged
$566K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Boonton Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$126,411
Median Household Income
15,240
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Boonton Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $126,411 and an estimated 15,240 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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

Boonton 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Boonton Water Department compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 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†’

Chlorodibromomethane 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

C 4 violations
C 20 violations
1 violation
B 0 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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 $3,300 (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

Boonton Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1401001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 9,532 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 07005 in Boonton.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (33/100)

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 61 resolved, 2 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 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
May 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Lead 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 11 Yes
Lead Inorganic 2 No
PFOA PFAS 2 No
PFNA PFAS 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00113 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 1 (High Risk)

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

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Boonton Water Department (NJ1401001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boonton Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Boonton Water Department; its 63 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Boonton Water Department serve?

Boonton Water Department serves approximately 9,532 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Boonton Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
21
Latest sample
2/13/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 11.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 11.1 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOS 5.5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBA 5.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 4.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 4.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHpA 3.1 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 Boonton Water Department safe to drink?
Boonton Water Department has a F safety grade based on 63 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Boonton Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. 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 Boonton Water Department serve?
Boonton Water Department serves approximately 9,532 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Boonton Water Department's water source?
Boonton Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Boonton Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00113 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Boonton Water Department's service area?
The Boonton Water Department service area has a median household income of $126,411. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Boonton Water Department get its water?
Boonton 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Boonton Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1401001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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