Water System Report NJ

Andover Boro Water Department

EPA ID: NJ1901001 · 606 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Andover Boro Water Department stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 606 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

606
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$402K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Andover Boro Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$116,042
Median Household Income
40,070
Service Area Population
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Andover Boro Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $116,042 and an estimated 40,070 residents across its service area. 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?

Groundwater

Andover Boro Water Department'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sussex County, New Jersey rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $933
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,533

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

Andover Boro Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1901001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 606 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 the full compliance record for Andover Boro Water Department (NJ1901001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andover Boro Water Department water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Andover Boro Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Andover Boro Water Department serve?

Andover Boro Water Department serves approximately 606 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Andover Boro Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
11
Unknown Material
210
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 606
Reported to New Jersey

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Andover Boro Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Andover Boro Water Department serve?
Andover Boro Water Department serves approximately 606 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Andover Boro Water Department's water source?
Andover Boro Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Andover Boro Water Department's service area?
The Andover Boro Water Department service area has a median household income of $116,042. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Andover Boro Water Department get its water?
Andover Boro Water Department'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.
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