C55/100
AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,000 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ1305001
Violations
30
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
3
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Public notification violation
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – August 22, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE
Is AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE water safe to drink?
AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 30 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE detected?
31 contaminants were tested in AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE have any EPA violations?
Yes, AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE has 30 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, Other, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE serve?
AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE serves approximately 5,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Avon-By-The-Sea Boro-1305.
What type of water does AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE provide?
AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ1305001.
How does AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.