Sparta Twp Wtr - Sunset
EPA ID: NJ1918013 · 342 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring records confirm Sparta Twp Wtr - Sunset has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 342 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sparta Twp Wtr - Sunset Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sparta Twp Wtr - Sunset 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 Wtr - Sunset'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.
About 1% of homes in Sussex County, New Jersey rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
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 Wtr - Sunset (EPA ID: NJ1918013) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 342 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 07871 in Sparta.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Wtr - Sunset (NJ1918013) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sparta Twp Wtr - Sunset water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Sparta Twp Wtr - Sunset has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Sparta Twp Wtr - Sunset serve?
Sparta Twp Wtr - Sunset serves approximately 342 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Sparta Twp Wtr - Sunset get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: NJDEP Public Community Water Purveyor SLI · Submitted 2024
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.