KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: NJ0907001 · Kearny, NJ · Serves 41,664 people

Health Violations

KEARNY 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
41,664
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID NJ0907001) 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 41,664 people in Kearny, 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 Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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)
NJ0907001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Kearny, NJ
Population Served
41,664
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 2023
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
KEARNY 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 KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 41,664 people in Kearny, NJ. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT have?
KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT has 2 total violations on record spanning 2023–2023. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT 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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