Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department
EPA ID: NJ1532002 · 6,285 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department (NJ1532002): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department, 2 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 6,285 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department have a median household income of $87,449 and about 25,211 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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System Overview
Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department (EPA ID: NJ1532002) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 6,285 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08087 in Tuckerton.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 5 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 30, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 30, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 30, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 11, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 10 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0036 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 08087 - Tuckerton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department (NJ1532002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department serve?
Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department serves approximately 6,285 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Tuckerton Water & Sewer Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
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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ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tuckerton Water and Sewer Department (NJ): 11 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1532002/
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