F18/100
FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,500 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NJ1906002
Violations
55
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
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Is FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS water safe to drink?
FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS water receives a grade of F (18/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 55 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS detected?
51 contaminants were tested in FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS has 55 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS serve?
FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS serves approximately 5,500 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Franklin Boro-1906.
What type of water does FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS provide?
FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1906002.
How does FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
FRANKLIN BD OF PUBLIC WORKS scores 18/100 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.