Current Noncompliance NJ

Hardyston Twp Mua

EPA ID: NJ1911006 ยท 1,963 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hardyston Twp Mua (NJ1911006): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. EPA compliance records for Hardyston Twp Mua show 1 unresolved violation - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 1,963 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,963
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$297K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hardyston Twp Mua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$109,325
Median Household Income
18,838
Service Area Population
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hardyston Twp Mua serves a community with a median household income of $109,325 and an estimated 18,838 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Hardyston Twp Mua'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.

Elevated 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
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hardyston Twp Mua compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.013 ppt, PFNA: 0.013 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Jersey

D 11 violations
Montague Water Company
1,983 people
0 violations
12 violations
F 1 violation
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $933
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $200
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

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 $2,100 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Hardyston Twp Mua (EPA ID: NJ1911006) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,963 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 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 the full compliance record for Hardyston Twp Mua (NJ1911006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hardyston Twp Mua water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Hardyston Twp Mua serve?

Hardyston Twp Mua serves approximately 1,963 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Where does Hardyston Twp Mua get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Hardyston Twp Mua's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Hardyston Twp Mua serve?
Hardyston Twp Mua serves approximately 1,963 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Hardyston Twp Mua's water source?
Hardyston Twp Mua draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hardyston Twp Mua's service area?
The Hardyston Twp Mua service area has a median household income of $109,325. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hardyston Twp Mua get its water?
Hardyston Twp Mua'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hardyston Twp Mua (NJ): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1911006/
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  year   = {n.d.},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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