Sussex W Department
EPA ID: NJ1921001 · 2,201 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal compliance records for Sussex W Department list 8 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 Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2022) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sussex W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
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.
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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Sussex W Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1009 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 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 2 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.
Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1009 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 8, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1009 | Monitoring | 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 |
| Contaminant 1009 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 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 sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07461 | 0.00579 mg/L | No | N/A |
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?
Sussex W Department has recorded 6 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
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.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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