Branchville W Department
EPA ID: NJ1903001 ยท 1,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Branchville W Department (NJ1903001): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. While 16 violations did appear in Branchville W Department's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,500 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Branchville W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Branchville W Department have a median household income of $110,517 and about 6,479 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Branchville 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Branchville W Department (EPA ID: NJ1903001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 6 | Yes |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Branchville W Department (NJ1903001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Branchville W Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Branchville W Department; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Branchville W Department serve?
Branchville W Department serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Branchville W Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Branchville W Department (NJ): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1903001/
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