Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest
EPA ID: NJ1431002 · 1,463 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest (NJ1431002): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Federal water data for Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest logs 5 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 1,463 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest serves a community with a median household income of $113,661 and an estimated 10,766 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest 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.
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.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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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
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 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 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.
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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.
- 07444 - Pompton Plains
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest: 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1431002/
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