Water Quality in PENNINGTON, NJ (08534)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08534.

263

Total Violations

Health-Based

254

Monitoring / Reporting

229

Resolved

What does this mean?

229 of 263 violations have been resolved. 9 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 254 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: 45 Population served: 9,219

Violations Detail (263 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 7, 2025	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 27, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 27, 2025	Active	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 4, 2025	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 4, 2025	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 4, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2024	Active	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Active	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 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
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 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 2, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 2, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 2, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 2, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 10, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
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
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 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	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 4, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 4, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 14, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 14, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 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	Jun 30, 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	Jun 30, 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	Jun 30, 2023	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	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 15, 2022	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 15, 2022	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 15, 2022	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 7, 2022	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 7, 2022	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 7, 2022	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 7, 2022	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 7, 2022	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 7, 2022	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	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	Jun 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2022	Active	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
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 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	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 9, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 9, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 9, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
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
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(17)

Chlorine

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 7Active

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 27Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 27Active

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

May 4Active

Lead and Copper Rule

May 4Active

Lead and Copper Rule

May 4Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

2024(126)

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Dec 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Dec 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Dec 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

Benzene

Dec 31Resolved

Benzene

Dec 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Dec 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Dec 31Active

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Dec 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Dec 31Resolved

Styrene

Dec 31Resolved

Styrene

Dec 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Dec 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Dec 31Resolved

Toluene

Dec 31Resolved

Toluene

Dec 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Dec 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Dec 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Dec 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Dec 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Dec 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 10Active

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Active

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Active

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Active

Nitrate

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 2Active

E. COLI

Sep 2Active

E. COLI

Sep 2Active

E. COLI

Sep 2Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 10Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PENNINGTON (08534) has 263 recorded violations, including 9 health-based. 34 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 PENNINGTON, NJ (08534)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (263 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(17)

2024(126)

2023(44)

2022(41)

2021(35)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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