Water System Report NJ

Randolph Twp Public Works Department

EPA ID: NJ1432003 ยท 14,820 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Randolph Twp Public Works Department (NJ1432003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Randolph Twp Public Works Department's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 14,820 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 43
Avg Safety Score
14,820
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00335 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$636K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Randolph Twp Public Works Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$170,862
Median Household Income
62,415
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Randolph Twp Public Works Department serves a community with a median household income of $170,862 and an estimated 62,415 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% 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

Randolph Twp Public Works Department'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.

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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 23 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

Ship Bottom Water Depart
15,000 people
1 violation
A 0 violations
A 7 violations
Ramsey Water Department
15,207 people
D 60 violations
Harrison W Department
14,425 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,200

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,200 (one-time) vs. $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

Randolph Twp Public Works Department (EPA ID: NJ1432003) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 14,820 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (43/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00335 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Randolph Twp Public Works Department (NJ1432003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randolph Twp Public Works Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Randolph Twp Public Works Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Randolph Twp Public Works Department serve?

Randolph Twp Public Works Department serves approximately 14,820 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Randolph Twp Public Works Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
290

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 Randolph Twp Public Works Department safe to drink?
Randolph Twp Public Works Department has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Randolph Twp Public Works Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Randolph Twp Public Works Department serve?
Randolph Twp Public Works Department serves approximately 14,820 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Randolph Twp Public Works Department's water source?
Randolph Twp Public Works Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Randolph Twp Public Works Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00335 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Randolph Twp Public Works Department's service area?
The Randolph Twp Public Works Department service area has a median household income of $170,862. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Randolph Twp Public Works Department get its water?
Randolph Twp Public Works Department'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Randolph Twp Public Works Department, NJ: Serves 15K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1432003/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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