F0/100

BOONTON WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 9,532 people · New Jersey

Water Source

Surface Water

County

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System ID

NJ1401001

Violations

167

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Copper (90th percentile)	1.63 mg/L	1.30 mg/L	1.30 mg/L	Over Limit
PFOA	0.010 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	0 µg/L	Over Limit
PFOS	0.005 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	0 µg/L	Over Limit
Lead (90th percentile)	0.001 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: July 1, 2025 – August 5, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: July 1, 2025 – August 5, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – July 23, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

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: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – June 25, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Unresolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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 3Resolved

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 20, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: December 30, 2022 – April 7, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: July 1, 2022 – June 22, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2022 – February 3, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Public notification violation

When: January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: July 1, 2021 – November 24, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 BOONTON WATER DEPT

Is BOONTON WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

BOONTON WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 167 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BOONTON WATER DEPT detected?

70 contaminants were tested in BOONTON WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BOONTON WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, BOONTON WATER DEPT has 167 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 9 are health-based violations.

How many people does BOONTON WATER DEPT serve?

BOONTON WATER DEPT serves approximately 9,532 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Boonton Town-1401.

What type of water does BOONTON WATER DEPT provide?

BOONTON WATER DEPT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ1401001.

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

BOONTON WATER DEPT scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Boonton Town-1401