Riverdale Boro Water Dep
EPA ID: NJ1433001 · 2,850 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Riverdale Boro Water Dep (NJ1433001): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Riverdale Boro Water Dep's record shows 4 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 2,850 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Riverdale Boro Water Dep Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Riverdale Boro Water Dep serves a community with a median household income of $96,667 and an estimated 4,084 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Riverdale Boro Water Dep'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 Riverdale Boro Water Dep compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Riverdale Boro Water Dep (EPA ID: NJ1433001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 2,850 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 07457 in Riverdale.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (65/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 29, 2024 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 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.
- 07457 - Riverdale
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Riverdale Boro Water Dep (NJ1433001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverdale Boro Water Dep water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Riverdale Boro Water Dep; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Riverdale Boro Water Dep serve?
Riverdale Boro Water Dep serves approximately 2,850 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Riverdale Boro Water Dep get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
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