Water Quality in ELMER, NJ (08318)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08318.

293

Total Violations

40

Health-Based

253

Monitoring / Reporting

274

Resolved

What does this mean?

274 of 293 violations have been resolved. 40 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 253 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: 68 Population served: 13,798

Violations Detail (293 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 10, 2025ActiveN/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
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 & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(21)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Active

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

2024(50)

Lead and Copper Rule

56

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Oct 10Active

Nitrate

02

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 21Active

Radium-228

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-228

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Jun 30Resolved

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

53

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

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

4B

Apr 10Active

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

ELMER (08318) has 293 recorded violations, including 40 health-based. 19 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.

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