Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands
EPA ID: NJ1918003 · 1,618 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands (NJ1918003): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands carried 4 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 1,618 people across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands serves a community with a median household income of $167,443 and an estimated 21,167 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands'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 Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 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. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands (EPA ID: NJ1918003) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 1,618 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 07871 in Sparta.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 29, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 11, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00268 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 07871 - Sparta
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands (NJ1918003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 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 Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands serve?
Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands serves approximately 1,618 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sparta Twp Water Utility -- Highlands (NJ): 9 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1918003/
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