Current Noncompliance NJ

Dover Water Commission

EPA ID: NJ1409001 ยท 27,806 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dover Water Commission (NJ1409001): 4 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Dover Water Commission | open status in EPA data: 4 violations | people served: about 27,806.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 33
Avg Safety Score
27,806
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
52
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
27
Contaminants Flagged
$434K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dover Water Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

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

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$123,828
Median Household Income
75,276
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
7%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Dover Water Commission have a median household income of $123,828 and about 75,276 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Dover Water Commission's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% 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. 24 detections recorded. 6 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

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

Lakewood Twp Mua
27,614 people
5 violations
D 102 violations
14 violations
Rahway Water Department
27,300 people
C 3 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $600 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Dover Water Commission (EPA ID: NJ1409001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 27,806 people from groundwater sources.

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

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

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

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 47 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Benzene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Toluene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Ethylbenzene Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Trichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0028 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Dover Water Commission (NJ1409001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dover Water Commission water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Dover Water Commission serve?

Dover Water Commission serves approximately 27,806 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Dover Water Commission get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
116
Detections
23
Latest sample
9/12/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 12 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFOA 12 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 14 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFOS 8.1 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 13 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFPeA 6.8 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFBA 5.7 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxS 5.6 ppt 10 ppt Below EPA MCL
PFHxA 5.2 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 Dover Water Commission safe to drink? ▼
Dover Water Commission has 52 recorded violations since 2021. The F 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 52 recorded violations, 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 Dover Water Commission serve? ▼
Dover Water Commission serves approximately 27,806 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Dover Water Commission's water source? ▼
Dover Water Commission draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dover Water Commission's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0028 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). 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 Dover Water Commission? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Dover Water Commission have a median household income of $123,828 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dover Water Commission get its water? ▼
Dover Water Commission's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dover Water Commission (NJ): 52 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1409001/
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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

Dover Water Commission (EPA ID: NJ1409001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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