Kinnelon Water Department
EPA ID: NJ1415002 ยท 1,938 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kinnelon Water Department (NJ1415002): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. Over the past five years, Kinnelon Water Department recorded 12 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 1,938 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Kinnelon Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Kinnelon Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $127,500 and an estimated 17,859 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Kinnelon 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Kinnelon Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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
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System Overview
Kinnelon Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1415002) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,938 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 07405 in Butler.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| August 30, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| June 11, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 16, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
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.
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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.
- 07405 - Butler
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kinnelon Water Department (NJ1415002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kinnelon Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Kinnelon Water Department; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Kinnelon Water Department serve?
Kinnelon Water Department serves approximately 1,938 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Kinnelon Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kinnelon Water Department (NJ): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1415002/
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What You Can Do
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