Current Noncompliance NJ 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys

EPA ID: NJ1414003 ยท 4,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys (NJ1414003): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 4,500.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
4,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
30
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00492 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$442K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$131,393
Median Household Income
13,475
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys serves a community with a median household income of $131,393 and an estimated 13,475 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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

Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
85th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 85th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 13 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

D 7 violations
9 violations
0 violations
44 violations
D 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,860
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $450
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $4,610

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 $4,610 (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

Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys (EPA ID: NJ1414003) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 4,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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: 26 resolved, 3 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
June 11, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
November 17, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 17, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2022 Stage 1 DBP 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 Microbiological 13 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 11 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00492 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

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

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys (NJ1414003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys 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 Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys serve?

Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys serves approximately 4,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
23
Latest sample
11/10/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 16.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 11.5 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 16.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 10 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 6.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBA 6.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 5.8 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys safe to drink?
Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys has a D safety grade based on 30 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys's water?
Detected contaminants include Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. 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 Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys serve?
Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys serves approximately 4,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys's water source?
Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00492 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys's service area?
The Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys service area has a median household income of $131,393. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys get its water?
Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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. 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.). Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys (NJ): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1414003/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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