Health Violations Found NJ 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mount Olive Twp W D Main

EPA ID: NJ1427005 · 7,887 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Right now, Mount Olive Twp W D Main shows 45 EPA violations marked active and unresolved — the provider continues to supply approximately 7,887 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 45
Avg Safety Score
7,887
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
75
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00239 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
10
Contaminants Flagged
$476K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 20 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mount Olive Twp W D Main Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$131,350
Median Household Income
71,182
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
15th
Poverty Percentile
28th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mount Olive Twp W D Main serves a community with a median household income of $131,350 and an estimated 71,182 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mount Olive Twp W D Main'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
77th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Morris County, New Jersey rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 77th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mount Olive Twp W D Main compares to EPA limits

Lead 3 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 3 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 23 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Coliform at 9 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 23 detections recorded. 8 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 →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

B 3 violations
0 violations
D 23 violations
Borough of Clayton
8,179 people
B 1 violation
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $900
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,850

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 $23,775

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
$19,555
10 years
$39,110
20 years
$78,220

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,850 (one-time) vs. $39,110 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

Mount Olive Twp W D Main (EPA ID: NJ1427005) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 7,887 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (45/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

8 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 45 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 11, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 27, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
August 11, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2946 Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 1052 Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 2946 Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 1052 Monitoring Unresolved

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 23 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 15 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 9 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 8 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 8 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 4 No
Lead Inorganic 3 No
Contaminant 1052 Other Violation 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
07828 0.00239 mg/L No N/A

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 Mount Olive Twp W D Main (NJ1427005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Olive Twp W D Main water safe to drink?

Mount Olive Twp W D Main has recorded 8 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Mount Olive Twp W D Main serve?

Mount Olive Twp W D Main serves approximately 7,887 people across 4 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Mount Olive Twp W D Main 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
174
Detections
24
Latest sample
11/6/2023
Highest analyte
PFOA: 6.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 6.4 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 5.2 ppt
PFOS 5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 3.8 ppt

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
2,629
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 7,887
Reported to New Jersey

Source: NJDEP Public Community Water Purveyor SLI · Submitted 2024

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Mount Olive Twp W D Main safe to drink?
Mount Olive Twp W D Main has a D safety grade based on 75 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mount Olive Twp W D Main's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). 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 Mount Olive Twp W D Main serve?
Mount Olive Twp W D Main serves approximately 7,887 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mount Olive Twp W D Main's water source?
Mount Olive Twp W D Main draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mount Olive Twp W D Main's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00239 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mount Olive Twp W D Main's service area?
The Mount Olive Twp W D Main service area has a median household income of $131,350. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mount Olive Twp W D Main get its water?
Mount Olive Twp W D Main'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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