Water System Report NJ

Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu

EPA ID: NJ1516001 ยท 24,215 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu (NJ1516001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 24,215 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 96
Avg Safety Score
24,215
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$340K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$89,999
Median Household Income
51,147
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu serves a community with a median household income of $89,999 and an estimated 51,147 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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

Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu'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.

Low 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 52% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

D 11 violations
C 1 violation
14 violations
Collingswood Water Depar
24,500 people
C 0 violations
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu (EPA ID: NJ1516001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 24,215 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (96/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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
0.002 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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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 Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu (NJ1516001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu 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 Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu serve?

Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu serves approximately 24,215 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu 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 Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu safe to drink?
Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu serve?
Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu serves approximately 24,215 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu's water source?
Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu's service area?
The Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu service area has a median household income of $89,999. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu get its water?
Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Little Egg Harbor Twp Mu, NJ: Serves 24K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1516001/
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