Historical Compliance Records NJ

Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest

EPA ID: NJ1431002 ยท 1,463 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest (NJ1431002): 5 violations on record since 2021. Past violations at Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest total 5, all marked resolved; it supplies 1,463 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,463
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$488K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$113,661
Median Household Income
10,766
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
7%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest have a median household income of $113,661 and about 10,766 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest'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.

Moderate 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.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest (EPA ID: NJ1431002) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,463 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 07444 in Pompton Plains.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 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
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest (NJ1431002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest serve?

Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest serves approximately 1,463 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 5 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest serve? ▼
Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest serves approximately 1,463 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest's water source? ▼
Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest have a median household income of $113,661 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest get its water? ▼
Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest: 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1431002/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest: 5 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1431002/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest (EPA ID: NJ1431002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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