Water Quality in VERNON, NJ (07462)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07462.

125

Total Violations

15

Health-Based

110

Monitoring / Reporting

108

Resolved

What does this mean?

108 of 125 violations have been resolved. 15 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 110 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: 60 Population served: 17,419

Violations Detail (125 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
E. COLIMonitoring0N/ASep 23, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
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 RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 21, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 8, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 16, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 16, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 16, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(26)

E. COLI

34

Sep 23Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 21Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 8Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 16Active

E. COLI

34

Jul 16Active

E. COLI

34

Jul 16Active

E. COLI

34

Jul 16Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

May 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

May 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jan 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jan 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jan 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jan 4Resolved

2024(25)

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Oct 10Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

VERNON (07462) has 125 recorded violations, including 15 health-based. 17 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

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

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

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