Water Quality in Woodbridge, NJ (08090)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08090.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 49 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

9,815

Population

10

Water Systems

50

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Garden St Pkwy-Forked River Ar

Groundwater 100,000 people served
0 violations

Njawco Swimming River Plant

Surface water 61,925 people served
0 violations

Nj American W Co Ocean County

Groundwater 58,360 people served
0 violations

Washington Township Mua

All resolved
Groundwater 48,000 people served
41 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Deptford Twp Mua

All resolved
Purchased surface water 30,561 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Wenonah Water Department

Groundwater 2,357 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Newfield Water Department

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,616 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 2071 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Cedars Boarding Home

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

V.F.W. Post 4189

Groundwater 169 people served
0 violations

Bethany Assoc Of God Day

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

3 violations
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
2071 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Woodbridge (08090) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 50.

Fewer violations 91th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

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

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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