D39/100
AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 39,839 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ0501001
Violations
55
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 331.21 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES
Is AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES water safe to drink?
AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES water receives a grade of D (39/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 55 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES detected?
66 contaminants were tested in AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES has 55 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include Other, RPT, MR.
How many people does AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES serve?
AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES serves approximately 39,839 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Avalon Boro-0501.
What type of water does AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES provide?
AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ0501001.
How does AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES scores 39/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.