Pinewood Estates-brightn
EPA ID: NJ1533002 · 1,493 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pinewood Estates-brightn (NJ1533002): 1 violation on record since 2021. Past violations at Pinewood Estates-brightn total 1, all marked resolved; it supplies 1,493 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pinewood Estates-brightn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Pinewood Estates-brightn have a median household income of $92,548 and about 25,936 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pinewood Estates-brightn'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
Pinewood Estates-brightn (EPA ID: NJ1533002) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,493 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08005 in Barnegat.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2024 | 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 | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0013 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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.
- 08005 - Barnegat
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pinewood Estates-brightn (NJ1533002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pinewood Estates-brightn water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pinewood Estates-brightn; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Pinewood Estates-brightn serve?
Pinewood Estates-brightn serves approximately 1,493 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Pinewood Estates-brightn get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pinewood Estates-brightn (NJ): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1533002/
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