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BUTLER WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,630 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ1403001
Violations
226

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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: September 29, 2023 – December 22, 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: September 29, 2022 – March 31, 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 – December 31, 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 – June 29, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Public notification violation

When: July 1, 2021 – December 31, 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 BUTLER WATER DEPT

Is BUTLER WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

BUTLER WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 226 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BUTLER WATER DEPT detected?

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

Does BUTLER WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, BUTLER WATER DEPT has 226 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, MR, Other. 12 are health-based violations.

How many people does BUTLER WATER DEPT serve?

BUTLER WATER DEPT serves approximately 7,630 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 4 communities: Bloomingdale Boro-1601, West Milford Twp.-1615, Kinnelon Boro-1415, Butler Boro-1403.

What type of water does BUTLER WATER DEPT provide?

BUTLER 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 NJ1403001.

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

BUTLER 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

Bloomingdale Boro-1601West Milford Twp.-1615Kinnelon Boro-1415Butler Boro-1403