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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Aqua Nj - Eastern Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
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?
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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Aqua Nj - Eastern Division compares to EPA limits
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.
Gross Alpha 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
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
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.
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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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Nj - Eastern Division (NJ): 14 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1505002/
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