Surf City Water Department
EPA ID: NJ1531001 · 10,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Surf City Water Department (NJ1531001): 72 EPA violations in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Surf City Water Department includes 72 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 10,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Surf City Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Surf City Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $116,544 and an estimated 6,938 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Surf City 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
Detected Contaminants
How Surf City Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 3 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 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Monochloroacetic Acid at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
Find a certified water filter →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
Surf City Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1531001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 10,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08008 in Beach Haven.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 31, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Archived |
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 | 5 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 3 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 3 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 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.
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.
- 08008 - Beach Haven
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Surf City Water Department (NJ1531001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Surf City Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Surf City Water Department; its 72 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Surf City Water Department serve?
Surf City Water Department serves approximately 10,000 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Surf City Water Department 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.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Surf City Water Department (NJ): 72 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1531001/
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-nj1531001,
author = {{ZipCheckup}},
title = {{Surf City Water Department (NJ): 72 EPA Violations}},
year = {n.d.},
url = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1531001/}
}
What You Can Do
Test your water
Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter →
Check your specific ZIP code
Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →
Contact your utility
Surf City Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1531001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.