Passaic Valley W C High Crest
EPA ID: NJ1615003 · 1,132 people served · 9 ZIP codes
Water monitoring for Passaic Valley W C High Crest: clean, five years, 1,132 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 5 (2021) to 4 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Passaic Valley W C High Crest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Passaic Valley W C High Crest serves a community with a median household income of $118,760 and an estimated 119,161 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Passaic Valley W C High Crest'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.
About 1% of homes in Passaic County, New Jersey rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th 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 87th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 49 detections recorded. 13 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Passaic Valley W C High Crest (EPA ID: NJ1615003) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,132 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 5 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 07011 — Clifton
- 07012 — Clifton
- 07013 — Clifton
- 07014 — Clifton
- 07015 — Clifton
- 07435 — Newfoundland
- 07438 — Oak Ridge
- 07460 — Stockholm
- 07480 — West Milford
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Passaic Valley W C High Crest (NJ1615003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Passaic Valley W C High Crest water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Passaic Valley W C High Crest has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Passaic Valley W C High Crest serve?
Passaic Valley W C High Crest serves approximately 1,132 people across 9 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Passaic Valley W C High Crest get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: NJDEP Public Community Water Purveyor SLI · Submitted 2024
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.