Current Noncompliance NJ

Aqua Nj - Eastern Division

EPA ID: NJ1505002 · 12,000 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Nj - Eastern Division (NJ1505002): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Aqua Nj - Eastern Division has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 12,000 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A · 93
Avg Safety Score
12,000
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
7
Contaminants Flagged
$354K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Nj - Eastern Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$104,361
Median Household Income
36,235
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Nj - Eastern Division serves a community with a median household income of $104,361 and an estimated 36,235 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aqua Nj - Eastern Division'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aqua Nj - Eastern Division compares to EPA limits

Dibromoacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

Dibromoacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Radium-226 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

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.
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Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

C 11 violations
6 violations
Haddon Twp Water Departm
11,938 people
6 violations
C 13 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $333
Total Estimated Cost $2,133

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,133 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Aqua Nj - Eastern Division (EPA ID: NJ1505002) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 12,000 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (93/100)

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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 29, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 8 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 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 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Aqua Nj - Eastern Division (NJ1505002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Nj - Eastern Division water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Aqua Nj - Eastern Division serve?

Aqua Nj - Eastern Division serves approximately 12,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Aqua Nj - Eastern Division get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
124
Detections
2
Latest sample
10/27/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 5.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 5.5 ppt
PFHxA 5.2 ppt

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Aqua Nj - Eastern Division safe to drink?
Aqua Nj - Eastern Division earns a A safety grade with 14 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Aqua Nj - Eastern Division's water?
Detected contaminants include Dibromoacetic Acid, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Gross Alpha, Radium-226. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Aqua Nj - Eastern Division serve?
Aqua Nj - Eastern Division serves approximately 12,000 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Aqua Nj - Eastern Division's water source?
Aqua Nj - Eastern Division draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Nj - Eastern Division's service area?
The Aqua Nj - Eastern Division service area has a median household income of $104,361. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Nj - Eastern Division get its water?
Aqua Nj - Eastern Division'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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