Alpha Municipal Water Works
EPA ID: NJ2102001 · 2,530 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Alpha Municipal Water Works (NJ2102001): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Alpha Municipal Water Works has 3 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 2,530 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Alpha Municipal Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Alpha Municipal Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $78,519 and an estimated 31,078 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Alpha Municipal Water Works'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 Alpha Municipal Water Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 1075 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Alpha Municipal Water Works (EPA ID: NJ2102001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 2,530 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08865 in Phillipsburg.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1075 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1075 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 1075 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.012 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.
- 08865 - Phillipsburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Alpha Municipal Water Works (NJ2102001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alpha Municipal Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 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 Alpha Municipal Water Works serve?
Alpha Municipal Water Works serves approximately 2,530 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Alpha Municipal Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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