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
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
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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
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
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).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Jersey
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
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
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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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.
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, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys (NJ): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1414003/
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