Pine Beach Water Department
EPA ID: NJ1522001 · 2,130 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pine Beach Water Department (NJ1522001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Pine Beach Water Department - the supplier serving 2,130 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pine Beach Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Pine Beach Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $140,034 and an estimated 2,769 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pine Beach Water Department'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Jersey
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
Pine Beach Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1522001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 2,130 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08741 in Pine Beach.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (95/100)
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
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)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 08741 - Pine Beach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pine Beach Water Department (NJ1522001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pine Beach Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pine Beach Water Department 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 Pine Beach Water Department serve?
Pine Beach Water Department serves approximately 2,130 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Pine Beach Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pine Beach Water Department Water Quality Report, NJ. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1522001/
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