PEQUANNOCK TWP WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: NJ1431001 · Pompton Plains, NJ · Serves 14,010 people

Health Violations

PEQUANNOCK TWP WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
14,010
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

PEQUANNOCK TWP WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID NJ1431001) 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 14,010 people in Pompton Plains, NJ, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Jersey drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2018–2019.

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)
NJ1431001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Pompton Plains, NJ
Population Served
14,010
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 2
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEQUANNOCK TWP WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
PEQUANNOCK TWP WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 PEQUANNOCK TWP WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
PEQUANNOCK TWP WATER DEPARTMENT serves 14,010 people in Pompton Plains, NJ. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PEQUANNOCK TWP WATER DEPARTMENT have?
PEQUANNOCK TWP WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 total violations on record spanning 2018–2019. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PEQUANNOCK TWP WATER DEPARTMENT water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

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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