WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT

PWSID: NJ0820001 · West Deptford Township, NJ · Serves 22,000 people

Health Violations

WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
22,000
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT (PWSID NJ0820001) 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 22,000 people in West Deptford Township, NJ, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Jersey drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2021–2021.

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)
NJ0820001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
West Deptford Township, NJ
Population Served
22,000
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT serve?
WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT serves 22,000 people in West Deptford Township, NJ. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT have?
WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT has 1 total violation on record spanning 2021–2021. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228.

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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