Historical Compliance Records NJ

Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western

EPA ID: NJ1518004 ยท 15,613 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western (NJ1518004): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western accumulated 22 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 15,613 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 70
Avg Safety Score
15,613
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
22
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
22
Contaminants Flagged
$177K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$55,000
Median Household Income
34,290
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western serves a community with a median household income of $55,000 and an estimated 34,290 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western'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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Monochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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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Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

1 violation
A 9 violations
Madison Water Department
15,820 people
F 7 violations
Bordentown Water Departm
15,821 people
7 violations
Pvwc-north Arlington
15,392 people
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western (EPA ID: NJ1518004) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 15,613 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 08759 in Manchester Township.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (70/100)

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 22 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 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 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chloramine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 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.

  • 08759 - Manchester Township

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western (NJ1518004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western; its 22 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western serve?

Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western serves approximately 15,613 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
9
Latest sample
6/17/2025
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 11.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 11.3 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOA 5.3 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOS 5.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 4.6 ppt โ€” โ€”

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 Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western safe to drink?
Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western earns a B safety grade with 22 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. 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 Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western serve?
Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western serves approximately 15,613 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western's water source?
Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western's service area?
The Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western service area has a median household income of $55,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western get its water?
Manchester Twp Water Utility - Western'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.

How to cite this page

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