Nj American Water - Raritan
EPA ID: NJ2004002 · 615,430 people served · 60 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nj American Water - Raritan (NJ2004002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Nj American Water - Raritan posted zero EPA violations serving 615,430 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nj American Water - Raritan Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Nj American Water - Raritan serves a community with a median household income of $126,228 and an estimated 1,179,845 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nj American Water - Raritan'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 78th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 293 detections recorded. 93 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
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
Nj American Water - Raritan (EPA ID: NJ2004002) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 615,430 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 60 ZIP codes across 55 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (61/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 25 of 60 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
This system serves 60 ZIP codes:
07016 · 07023 · 07027 · 07033 · 07036 07040 · 07059 · 07060 · 07062 · 07063 07066 · 07069 · 07076 · 07080 · 07083 07088 · 07090 · 07092 · 07111 · 07203 07204 · 07205 · 07920 · 08502 · 08512 08525 · 08534 · 08536 · 08540 · 08542 08544 · 08550 · 08551 · 08553 · 08558 08648 · 08805 · 08807 · 08812 · 08817 08820 · 08821 · 08822 · 08823 · 08833 08835 · 08836 · 08844 · 08846 · 08852 08853 · 08854 · 08867 · 08869 · 08873 08876 · 08880 · 08887 · 08889 · 08890
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Nj American Water - Raritan (NJ2004002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nj American Water - Raritan water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Nj American Water - Raritan in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Nj American Water - Raritan serve?
Nj American Water - Raritan serves approximately 615,430 people across 60 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Where does Nj American Water - Raritan get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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