Water Quality in DEPTFORD, NJ (08090)

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

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

21 of 21 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 17 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: 6 Population served: 35,508

Violations Detail (21 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	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, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(4)

Surface Water Treatment Rule

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

May 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

2023(2)

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 29Resolved

How Does This Compare?

DEPTFORD (08090) has 21 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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

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