Elmer Boro W Department
EPA ID: NJ1702001 · 1,385 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Elmer Boro W Department (NJ1702001): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA data: Elmer Boro W Department - zero violation entries, 1,385 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Elmer Boro W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Elmer Boro W Department have a median household income of $87,551 and about 12,149 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Elmer Boro W 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
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Elmer Boro W Department (EPA ID: NJ1702001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,385 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08318 in Elmer.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 08318 - Elmer
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Elmer Boro W Department (NJ1702001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elmer Boro W Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Elmer Boro W Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Elmer Boro W Department serve?
Elmer Boro W Department serves approximately 1,385 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Elmer Boro W Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Elmer Boro W Department Water Quality Report, NJ. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1702001/
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