Current Noncompliance NJ 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mount Olive Twp W D Main

EPA ID: NJ1427005 ยท 7,887 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mount Olive Twp W D Main (NJ1427005): 5 unresolved EPA violations on record. Right now, Mount Olive Twp W D Main shows 5 EPA violations marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 7,887 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 33
Avg Safety Score
7,887
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
55
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
28
Contaminants Flagged
$559K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$169,218
Median Household Income
24,464
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mount Olive Twp W D Main serves a community with a median household income of $169,218 and an estimated 24,464 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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mount Olive Twp W D Main 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
Monochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 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.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 4 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†’

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

C 3 violations
C 10 violations
3 violations
F 12 violations
Borough of Clayton
8,179 people
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

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 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (33/100)

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

5 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 23 resolved, 27 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 PFOA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 PFNA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Bromoform Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Bromodichloroacetic 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
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 9 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 9 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

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

Mount Olive Twp W D Main serves approximately 7,887 people across 2 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 โ€” โ€”
PFOS 5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 3.8 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 Mount Olive Twp W D Main safe to drink?
Mount Olive Twp W D Main has a F safety grade based on 55 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 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 Mount Olive Twp W D Main serve?
Mount Olive Twp W D Main serves approximately 7,887 people with drinking water across 2 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.
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 $169,218. 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mount Olive Twp W D Main (NJ): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1427005/
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1

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2

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3

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