F0/100
BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,000 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ1349001
Violations
153
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS
Is BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS water safe to drink?
BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 153 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS detected?
31 contaminants were tested in BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS have any EPA violations?
Yes, BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS has 153 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS serve?
BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS serves approximately 5,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Spring L Heights Boro-1349.
What type of water does BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS provide?
BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS 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 NJ1349001.
How does BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS 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.