Current Noncompliance NJ

Totowa W Department

EPA ID: NJ1612001 ยท 10,804 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Totowa W Department (NJ1612001): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Totowa W Department, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 10,804 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 64
Avg Safety Score
10,804
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0036 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$508K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Totowa W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$114,177
Median Household Income
10,919
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Totowa W Department have a median household income of $114,177 and about 10,919 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 51% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Totowa W Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

72 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 13 ppt, PFNA: 13 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

B 33 violations
B 0 violations
18 violations
D 3 violations
D 14 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Totowa W Department (EPA ID: NJ1612001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 10,804 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 07512 in Totowa.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (64/100)

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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment 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
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0035 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Totowa W Department (NJ1612001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Totowa W Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Totowa W Department serve?

Totowa W Department serves approximately 10,804 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Totowa W Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
116
Detections
6
Latest sample
7/2/2025
Highest analyte
PFOA: 7.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFOA 7.2 ppt 4 ppt
NJ standard: 14 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFPeA 3.8 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 3.7 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Totowa W Department safe to drink? ▼
Totowa W Department has 9 recorded violations since 2021. The C shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 9 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Totowa W Department serve? ▼
Totowa W Department serves approximately 10,804 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Totowa W Department's water source? ▼
Totowa W Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Totowa W Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0036 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Totowa W Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Totowa W Department have a median household income of $114,177 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 51% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Totowa W Department get its water? ▼
Totowa W Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Totowa W Department (NJ): 9 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1612001/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Totowa W Department (NJ): 9 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1612001/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Totowa W Department (EPA ID: NJ1612001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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