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BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,742 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NJ1601001
Violations
27

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.007 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

5

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleVerify 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: July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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: July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: 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, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 11, 2022 – December 23, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT

Is BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT water receives a grade of C (57/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 27 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT detected?

31 contaminants were tested in BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT has 27 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MR, RPT. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT serve?

BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT serves approximately 7,742 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Bloomingdale Boro-1601.

What type of water does BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT provide?

BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT 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 NJ1601001.

How does BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT scores 57/100 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.

Cities Served

Bloomingdale Boro-1601