WANAQUE W DEPT.

PWSID: NJ1613002 · Wanaque, NJ · Serves 10,266 people

Health Violations

WANAQUE W DEPT. has 11 health-based violations out of 11 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
10,266
Total Violations
11
Health Violations
11
Source Type
Surface Water

WANAQUE W DEPT. (PWSID NJ1613002) 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 10,266 people in Wanaque, NJ, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Jersey drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 11 total violations, with 11 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Arsenic. Recorded violations span 2023–2024.

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)
NJ1613002
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Wanaque, NJ
Population Served
10,266
Health Violations
Yes (11)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 11 11

Violation History (11)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WANAQUE W DEPT. water safe to drink?
WANAQUE W DEPT. has 11 health-based violations out of 11 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 WANAQUE W DEPT. serve?
WANAQUE W DEPT. serves 10,266 people in Wanaque, NJ. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WANAQUE W DEPT. have?
WANAQUE W DEPT. has 11 total violations on record spanning 2023–2024. 11 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WANAQUE W DEPT. 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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