Water Quality in SPARTA, NJ (07871)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07871.

267

Total Violations

Health-Based

227

Monitoring / Reporting

237

Resolved

What does this mean?

237 of 267 violations have been resolved. 40 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 227 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: 96 Population served: 41,225

Violations Detail (267 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 12, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 16, 2025	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 16, 2025	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 10, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 25, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 25, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 25, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 25, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 5, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 5, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2024	Active	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 10, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 4, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 4, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 4, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 4, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 15, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 15, 2024	Active	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 21, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 21, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 21, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 21, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 1, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 1, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 1, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 3, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 3, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 3, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 3, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 13, 2023	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Active	N/A
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor epoxide	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Glyphosate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Picloram	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Simazine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Diquat	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
HEXACHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Methoxychlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
2,4-D	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
OXAMYL	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Toxaphene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Endothall	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Benzo(a)pyrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
BHC-GAMMA	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Endrin	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
2,4,5-TP	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Carbofuran	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Pentachlorophenol	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
LASSO	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Dinoseb	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Dalapon	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Atrazine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Cardiovascular system or reproductive problems
Chlordane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 13, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 13, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 12, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 12, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 12, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Carbofuran	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
2,4,5-TP	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Simazine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Endothall	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Endothall	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Carbofuran	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Simazine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Dalapon	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Atrazine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Cardiovascular system or reproductive problems
Atrazine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Cardiovascular system or reproductive problems
Dalapon	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
2,4,5-TP	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Endrin	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Endrin	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
BHC-GAMMA	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
BHC-GAMMA	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Methoxychlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Methoxychlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Toxaphene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Toxaphene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Glyphosate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Glyphosate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
OXAMYL	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
OXAMYL	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Picloram	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Picloram	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
2,4-D	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
2,4-D	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
HEXACHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
HEXACHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Benzo(a)pyrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Benzo(a)pyrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Pentachlorophenol	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Pentachlorophenol	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Dinoseb	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Diquat	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Diquat	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
LASSO	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
LASSO	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Dinoseb	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlordane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlordane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor epoxide	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor epoxide	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(15)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 12Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

Jul 16Active

E. COLI

Jul 16Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 25Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 25Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 25Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 25Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 5Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 5Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

2024(18)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Active

Nitrate

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

May 15Active

Public Notice

May 15Active

2023(62)

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 1Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jul 13Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Jul 13Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Jul 13Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Jul 13Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Jul 13Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Jul 13Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Jul 13Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Jul 13Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Jul 13Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 12Resolved

2021(144)

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Glyphosate

Jun 30Resolved

Picloram

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

Jun 30Resolved

Simazine

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Jun 30Resolved

Diquat

Jun 30Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

Jun 30Resolved

Methoxychlor

Jun 30Resolved

2,4-D

Jun 30Resolved

OXAMYL

Jun 30Resolved

Heptachlor

Jun 30Resolved

Toxaphene

Jun 30Resolved

Endothall

Jun 30Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

Jun 30Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

Jun 30Resolved

Endrin

Jun 30Resolved

2,4,5-TP

Jun 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

Jun 30Resolved

Carbofuran

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

Jun 30Resolved

LASSO

Jun 30Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

Jun 30Resolved

Dinoseb

Jun 30Resolved

Dalapon

Jun 30Resolved

Atrazine

Jun 30Resolved

Chlordane

Jun 30Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 13Resolved

Chlorine

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Chlorine

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 28Resolved

E. COLI

May 12Resolved

E. COLI

May 12Resolved

E. COLI

May 12Resolved

Chlorine

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorine

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Carbofuran

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

Mar 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

Mar 31Resolved

Simazine

Mar 31Resolved

Endothall

Mar 31Resolved

Endothall

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Carbofuran

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Simazine

Mar 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

Mar 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

Mar 31Resolved

Dalapon

Mar 31Resolved

Atrazine

Mar 31Resolved

Atrazine

Mar 31Resolved

Dalapon

Mar 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Endrin

Mar 31Resolved

Endrin

Mar 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

Mar 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

Mar 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

Mar 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

Mar 31Resolved

Toxaphene

Mar 31Resolved

Toxaphene

Mar 31Resolved

Glyphosate

Mar 31Resolved

Glyphosate

Mar 31Resolved

OXAMYL

Mar 31Resolved

OXAMYL

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Mar 31Resolved

Picloram

Mar 31Resolved

Picloram

Mar 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

Mar 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

Mar 31Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Mar 31Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor

Mar 31Resolved

2,4-D

Mar 31Resolved

2,4-D

Mar 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

Mar 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

Mar 31Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

Mar 31Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

Mar 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

Mar 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

Mar 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Dinoseb

Mar 31Resolved

Diquat

Mar 31Resolved

Diquat

Mar 31Resolved

LASSO

Mar 31Resolved

LASSO

Mar 31Resolved

Dinoseb

Mar 31Resolved

Chlordane

Mar 31Resolved

Chlordane

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 28Resolved

How Does This Compare?

SPARTA (07871) has 267 recorded violations, including 40 health-based. 30 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 →

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

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.

Water Quality in SPARTA, NJ (07871)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (267 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(15)

2024(18)

2023(62)

2022(28)

2021(144)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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