Water System Report NJ

Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest

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

Water monitoring history at Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,463 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

1,463
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$488K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$113,661
Median Household Income
10,766
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

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

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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

C 3 violations
D 17 violations
Forest Lakes Water
1,410 people
C 6 violations
D 0 violations
C 19 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.

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 violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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?

Based on EPA records, Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

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.

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
19
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,463
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

Should I use a water filter?
Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
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.
What is the demographic profile of Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest's service area?
The Pequannock Twp Water District-cedar Crest service area has a median household income of $113,661. 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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