BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: NJ0405001 · Berlin, NJ · Serves 12,991 people

Health Violations

BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
12,991
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID NJ0405001) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 12,991 people in Berlin, NJ, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Jersey drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Arsenic. Recorded violations span 2016–2016.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the New Jersey state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
NJ0405001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Berlin, NJ
Population Served
12,991
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 12,991 people in Berlin, NJ. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT have?
BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT has 2 total violations on record spanning 2016–2016. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Arsenic.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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