Aqua Nj - Vernon
EPA ID: NJ1922008 · 515 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Nj - Vernon (NJ1922008): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Aqua Nj - Vernon accumulated 1 violation - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 515 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Aqua Nj - Vernon Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Aqua Nj - Vernon serves a community with a median household income of $104,441 and an estimated 35,569 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Aqua Nj - Vernon'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 Aqua Nj - Vernon compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report 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. 6 detections recorded.
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
Aqua Nj - Vernon (EPA ID: NJ1922008) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 515 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0041 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 Aqua Nj - Vernon (NJ1922008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aqua Nj - Vernon water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Nj - Vernon; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Aqua Nj - Vernon serve?
Aqua Nj - Vernon serves approximately 515 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Aqua Nj - Vernon get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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