Bridgeton Water Quality

New Jersey

Health Violations

The tap water in Bridgeton, New Jersey is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 23,528 people. 57 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 4000 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
23,528
Population Served
57
Total Violations
57
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Bridgeton, New Jersey is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 23,528 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 Bridgeton shows 57 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 57 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 4000, 5000, 4010. 3 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
BRIDGETON CITY WATER DEPT 22,770 3 Health
EVERGREEN ESTATES 450 3 Health
MANCHESTER VILLAGE 208 19 Health
HOPEWELL PLACE SENIOR APTS 100 32 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
4000 2025-07-01
5000 2025-01-01
5000 2024-07-01
5000 2024-07-01
5000 2024-07-01
5000 2024-07-01
5000 2024-07-01
5000 2024-01-01
5000 2024-01-01
5000 2024-01-01
5000 2024-01-01
4000 2023-10-01
4000 2023-10-01
4000 2023-07-01
4000 2023-07-01
4000 2023-07-01
5000 2023-07-01
5000 2023-07-01
5000 2023-07-01
5000 2023-07-01
4000 2023-04-01
4000 2023-04-01
4000 2023-04-01
4000 2023-04-01
4000 2023-04-01
4000 2023-04-01
4010 2023-04-01
4010 2023-04-01
4010 2023-04-01
4010 2023-04-01
4010 2023-04-01
4010 2023-04-01
4000 2023-01-01
4000 2023-01-01
4000 2023-01-01
4000 2023-01-01
5000 2023-01-01
5000 2023-01-01
5000 2023-01-01
4000 2022-10-01
4000 2022-10-01
4000 2022-10-01
5000 2022-07-01
5000 2022-07-01
5000 2022-07-01
4000 2022-04-01
4000 2022-04-01
5000 2022-01-01
5000 2022-01-01
5000 2022-01-01

TRI Facilities in Bridgeton

Facility Total Releases
Ardagh Glass Inc 178.7K lbs
Cumberland Dairy 23.8K lbs
Wwf Operating Co LLC 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgeton, New Jersey water safe to drink?
Bridgeton is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 23,528 people. 57 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 Bridgeton have?
Bridgeton water systems have a total of 57 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 57 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Bridgeton water?
Health-based violations for Bridgeton water systems include the following contaminants: 4000, 5000, 4010. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Bridgeton?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Bridgeton, New Jersey, collectively covering approximately 23,528 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Bridgeton get its drinking water?
Bridgeton's water supply comes from 4 EPA-regulated community water systems. 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 Bridgeton?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Bridgeton, New Jersey, reporting a combined 202.5K 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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