Historical Compliance Records NJ 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop

EPA ID: NJ1414011 ยท 8,500 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop (NJ1414011): 8 past health-based violations, since resolved. Since the flagged events, Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop resolved all 69 violations - compliant today, 8,500 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 38
Avg Safety Score
8,500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
69
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
27
Contaminants Flagged
$413K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$111,081
Median Household Income
31,384
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
23th
Poverty Percentile
27th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop serves a community with a median household income of $111,081 and an estimated 31,384 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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 Lk Hop'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
57th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
83th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 83th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 20 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. 18 detections recorded. 6 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.
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Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,240
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $4,540

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.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $20,640

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$17,985
10 years
$35,970
20 years
$71,940

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,540 (one-time) vs. $35,970 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 Lk Hop (EPA ID: NJ1414011) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 8,500 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (38/100)

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 69 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 35 resolved, 34 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
October 11, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 11, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
June 21, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 PFOA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 PFNA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Bromoform Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived

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 20 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 10 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 8 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 4 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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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 Lk Hop (NJ1414011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop; its 69 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop serve?

Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop serves approximately 8,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
18
Latest sample
8/12/2025
Highest analyte
PFOS: 9.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 9.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOA 8.3 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 7.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 4.3 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 Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop safe to drink?
Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop has a F safety grade based on 69 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop'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 Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop serve?
Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop serves approximately 8,500 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop's water source?
Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop's service area?
The Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop service area has a median household income of $111,081. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop get its water?
Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop'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.

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1

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3

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