Water Quality in CALIFON, NJ (07830)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07830.

259

Total Violations

54

Health-Based

205

Monitoring / Reporting

233

Resolved

What does this mean?

233 of 259 violations have been resolved. 54 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 205 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: 29 Population served: 7,749

Violations Detail (259 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(21)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jan 28Active

E. COLI

34

Jan 28Active

E. COLI

34

Jan 28Active

E. COLI

34

Jan 28Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jan 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jan 1Active

2024(75)

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Dec 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Dec 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Dec 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 10Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Oct 10Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 21Resolved

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

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

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

Public Notice

75

Apr 26Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 9Resolved

Public Notice

76

Feb 7Active

Public Notice

76

Feb 7Active

Public Notice

76

Jan 14Active

Public Notice

76

Jan 14Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CALIFON (07830) has 259 recorded violations, including 54 health-based. 26 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

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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