Water Quality in PRINCETON, NJ (08540)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08540.

412

Total Violations

29

Health-Based

383

Monitoring / Reporting

396

Resolved

What does this mean?

396 of 412 violations have been resolved. 29 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 383 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: 56 Population served: 11,543

Violations Detail (412 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 18, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 10, 2025ActiveN/A
BenzeneMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedAnemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedLiver problems; increased risk of cancer

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(54)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 18Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Active

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

2024(119)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Dec 31Active

Vinyl chloride

03

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Sep 30Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Sep 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 10Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

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

4B

Jun 10Active

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

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 1Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 30Active

How Does This Compare?

PRINCETON (08540) has 412 recorded violations, including 29 health-based. 16 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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