Water Quality in OAK RIDGE, NJ (07438)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07438.

270

Total Violations

51

Health-Based

219

Monitoring / Reporting

252

Resolved

What does this mean?

252 of 270 violations have been resolved. 51 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 219 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 82 Population served: 17,156

Violations Detail (270 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 15, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 15, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(64)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 15Active

E. COLI

34

Jul 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 3Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 3Active

2024(90)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Dec 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Dec 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Dec 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Nov 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Oct 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Oct 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Oct 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Oct 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Oct 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Jun 30Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

OAK RIDGE (07438) has 270 recorded violations, including 51 health-based. 18 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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