Sussex W Department
EPA ID: NJ1921001 · 2,201 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sussex W Department (NJ1921001): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal compliance records for Sussex W Department list 2 open violations that have not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 2,201 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sussex W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sussex W Department serves a community with a median household income of $104,441 and an estimated 18,575 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sussex W Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Sussex W Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1009 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 3 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Contaminant 1009 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Sussex W Department (EPA ID: NJ1921001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 2,201 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 07461 in Sussex.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1009 | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 8, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1009 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Beryllium (EPA limit: 0.004 mg/L)
Intestinal damage, bone damage At-risk groups: long-term residents, people with gastrointestinal conditions.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, activated alumina, coagulation/filtration. Find the right filter →
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 07461 - Sussex
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sussex W Department (NJ1921001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sussex W Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 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 Sussex W Department serve?
Sussex W Department serves approximately 2,201 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Sussex W Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sussex W Department (NJ): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1921001/
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