Water Quality in OLDWICK, NJ (08858)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08858.

149

Total Violations

Health-Based

129

Monitoring / Reporting

143

Resolved

What does this mean?

143 of 149 violations have been resolved. 20 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 129 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: 13 Population served: 2,911

Violations Detail (149 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 10, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 18, 2025	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	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
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 21, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 21, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Vinyl chloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 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	May 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper 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	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 23, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 23, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 23, 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	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
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 10, 2022	Active	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 2, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 2, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 2, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 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 and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 15, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(9)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 18Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

2024(5)

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

2023(86)

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 28Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 28Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 21Active

E. COLI

Aug 21Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

Jul 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

Jun 30Resolved

Toluene

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 10Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Apr 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Apr 30Resolved

TTHM

Apr 30Resolved

TTHM

Apr 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

OLDWICK (08858) has 149 recorded violations, including 20 health-based. 6 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 OLDWICK, NJ (08858)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (149 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(9)

2024(5)

2023(86)

2022(23)

2021(26)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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