Water Quality in PHILLIPSBURG, NJ (08865)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08865.

153

Total Violations

Health-Based

119

Monitoring / Reporting

140

Resolved

What does this mean?

140 of 153 violations have been resolved. 34 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 119 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: 128 Population served: 27,039

Violations Detail (153 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 12, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 6, 2025	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 17, 2025	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 17, 2025	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
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
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 21, 2025	Active	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
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 26, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 26, 2025	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 8, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 8, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 8, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 8, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 8, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 28, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 23, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
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
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 27, 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
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 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	Dec 29, 2023	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	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
Lead and Copper Rule	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
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 28, 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 19, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 19, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Apr 19, 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
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 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	Mar 31, 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	Mar 31, 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	Mar 31, 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	Dec 31, 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	Dec 31, 2022	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	Dec 29, 2022	Active	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 23, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 23, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 23, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 23, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 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
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Active	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
Radium-226	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Radium-226	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Radium-226	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Radium-228	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Radium-228	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Radium-228	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Combined Uranium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Combined Uranium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Combined Uranium	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	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 19, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 19, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 19, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Active	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
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
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	Oct 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 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	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	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(25)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 12Active

Public Notice

Aug 6Resolved

E. COLI

Jul 17Active

E. COLI

Jul 17Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 21Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 26Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 26Active

Lead and Copper Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 10Active

Public Notice

Jan 8Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 8Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 8Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 8Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 8Resolved

2024(39)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 28Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 23Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 23Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 23Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 23Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 27Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 27Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PHILLIPSBURG (08865) has 153 recorded violations, including 34 health-based. 13 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 →

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 PHILLIPSBURG, NJ (08865)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (153 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(25)

2024(39)

2023(29)

2022(36)

2021(24)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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