ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS

PWSID: NJ2102001 · Alpha, NJ · Serves 2,530 people

Health Violations

ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 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
2,530
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS (PWSID NJ2102001) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,530 people in Alpha, 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 2006–2007.

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)
NJ2102001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Alpha, NJ
Population Served
2,530
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 Jan 1, 2007
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 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 groundwater water as its source.
How many people does ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serve?
ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves 2,530 people in Alpha, NJ. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS have?
ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 2 total violations on record spanning 2006–2007. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 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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