Water Quality in WANAQUE, NJ (07465)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07465.
26
Total Violations
12
Health-Based
14
Monitoring / Reporting
24
Resolved
What does this mean?
24 of 26 violations have been resolved. 12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 14 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.
Violations Detail (26 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(9)
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
2023(10)
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
WANAQUE (07465) has 26 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. 2 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.