Berlin Water Quality

New Jersey

Health Violations

The tap water in Berlin, New Jersey is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 12,991 people. 2 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0200 in 2016. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
12,991
Population Served
2
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Berlin, New Jersey is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 12,991 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Berlin shows 2 total violations across all 1 system, of which 2 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0200. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the New Jersey drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT 12,991 2 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
0200 2016-05-01
0200 2016-05-01

TRI Facilities in Berlin

Facility Total Releases
Johns Manville 20.8K lbs
Quikrete - Philadelphia Plant 1 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin, New Jersey water safe to drink?
Berlin is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 12,991 people. 2 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Berlin have?
Berlin water systems have a total of 2 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 2 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Berlin water?
Health-based violations for Berlin water systems include the following contaminants: 0200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Berlin?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Berlin, New Jersey, collectively covering approximately 12,991 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Berlin get its drinking water?
Berlin's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Berlin?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Berlin, New Jersey, reporting a combined 20.8K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial