Pompton Lakes Mua
EPA ID: NJ1609001 ยท 11,435 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pompton Lakes Mua (NJ1609001): 29 EPA violations in the last five years. While 29 violations did appear in Pompton Lakes Mua's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 11,435 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pompton Lakes Mua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Pompton Lakes Mua serves a community with a median household income of $119,038 and an estimated 11,010 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 51% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pompton Lakes Mua'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th 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 Pompton Lakes Mua compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Pompton Lakes Mua (EPA ID: NJ1609001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 11,435 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 07442 in Pompton Lakes.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (57/100)
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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 11, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00251 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 07442 - Pompton Lakes
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pompton Lakes Mua (NJ1609001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pompton Lakes Mua water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pompton Lakes Mua; its 29 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Pompton Lakes Mua serve?
Pompton Lakes Mua serves approximately 11,435 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Pompton Lakes Mua get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
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) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
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ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pompton Lakes Mua (NJ): 29 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1609001/
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