KINNELON WATER DEPT

PWSID: NJ1415002 · Kinnelon, NJ · Serves 1,938 people

Health Violations

KINNELON WATER DEPT has 9 health-based violations out of 9 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,938
Total Violations
9
Health Violations
9
Source Type
Surface Water

KINNELON WATER DEPT (PWSID NJ1415002) 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 1,938 people in Kinnelon, NJ, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Jersey drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 9 total violations, with 9 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Combined Radium 226/228, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2017–2024.

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)
NJ1415002
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Kinnelon, NJ
Population Served
1,938
Health Violations
Yes (9)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 5 5
Combined Radium 226/228 3 3
E. coli 1 1

Violation History (9)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Aug 30, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Aug 16, 2021
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Apr 1, 2018
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Dec 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KINNELON WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
KINNELON WATER DEPT has 9 health-based violations out of 9 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 KINNELON WATER DEPT serve?
KINNELON WATER DEPT serves 1,938 people in Kinnelon, NJ. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does KINNELON WATER DEPT have?
KINNELON WATER DEPT has 9 total violations on record spanning 2017–2024. 9 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in KINNELON WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Combined Radium 226/228, E. coli.

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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