Historical Compliance Records NJ

Aqua Nj - Wallkill

EPA ID: NJ1911001 ยท 1,050 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Aqua Nj - Wallkill (NJ1911001): 1 violation on record since 2021. While 1 violation did appear in Aqua Nj - Wallkill's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,050 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,050
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$280K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Nj - Wallkill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$100,097
Median Household Income
15,848
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Aqua Nj - Wallkill have a median household income of $100,097 and about 15,848 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aqua Nj - Wallkill'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.

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

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

61 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 13 ppt, PFNA: 13 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $850

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $850 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Aqua Nj - Wallkill (EPA ID: NJ1911001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,050 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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
May 11, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Aqua Nj - Wallkill (NJ1911001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Nj - Wallkill water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Nj - Wallkill; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Aqua Nj - Wallkill serve?

Aqua Nj - Wallkill serves approximately 1,050 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Aqua Nj - Wallkill get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Aqua Nj - Wallkill serve? ▼
Aqua Nj - Wallkill serves approximately 1,050 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Aqua Nj - Wallkill's water source? ▼
Aqua Nj - Wallkill draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Aqua Nj - Wallkill's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Aqua Nj - Wallkill? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Aqua Nj - Wallkill have a median household income of $100,097 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Nj - Wallkill get its water? ▼
Aqua Nj - Wallkill'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Nj - Wallkill (NJ): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1911001/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-nj1911001,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Aqua Nj - Wallkill (NJ): 1 EPA Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1911001/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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Aqua Nj - Wallkill (EPA ID: NJ1911001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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