Water System Report NJ

Seaside Heights Water De

EPA ID: NJ1526001 · 20,000 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Seaside Heights Water De has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 20,000 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 75
Avg Safety Score
20,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00163 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$583K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Seaside Heights Water De Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$75,000
Median Household Income
3,625
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Seaside Heights Water De serves a community with a median household income of $75,000 and an estimated 3,625 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Seaside Heights Water De'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

About 1% of homes in Ocean County, New Jersey rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $2,500
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

Seaside Heights Water De (EPA ID: NJ1526001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 20,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 08751 in Seaside Heights.

Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
08751 0.00163 mg/L No N/A

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.

  • 08751 — Seaside Heights

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Seaside Heights Water De (NJ1526001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seaside Heights Water De water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Seaside Heights Water De has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Seaside Heights Water De serve?

Seaside Heights Water De serves approximately 20,000 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Seaside Heights Water De 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
58

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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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,183
Unknown Material
582
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 20,000
Reported to New Jersey

Source: NJDEP Public Community Water Purveyor SLI · Submitted 2024

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Seaside Heights Water De safe to drink?
Seaside Heights Water De earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Seaside Heights Water De meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Seaside Heights Water De serve?
Seaside Heights Water De serves approximately 20,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Seaside Heights Water De's water source?
Seaside Heights Water De draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Seaside Heights Water De's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00163 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Seaside Heights Water De's service area?
The Seaside Heights Water De service area has a median household income of $75,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Seaside Heights Water De get its water?
Seaside Heights Water De'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.
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