Lake Lenape Water Company
EPA ID: NJ1902003 · 1,250 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake Lenape Water Company (NJ1902003): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Lake Lenape Water Company has 2 violations that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 1,250 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lake Lenape Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lake Lenape Water Company 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?
Lake Lenape Water Company'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Lake Lenape Water Company compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Coliform at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
Lake Lenape Water Company (EPA ID: NJ1902003) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,250 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 26 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 20, 2024 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 20, 2024 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 24, 2023 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 21, 2023 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 28, 2023 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 11, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 15, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 19, 2022 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 5, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 7 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0084 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 1 (High 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Lenape Water Company (NJ1902003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Lenape Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Lake Lenape Water Company serve?
Lake Lenape Water Company serves approximately 1,250 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Lake Lenape Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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