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FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,029 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1315001
Violations
35

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

13

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: April 1, 2025 – May 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: March 11, 2025 – May 9, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: February 1, 2025 – February 19, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: September 11, 2023 – November 14, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – July 20, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: July 1, 2023 – October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 9, 2022 – December 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – August 4, 2022Enforcement: 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 2Resolved

Public notification violation

When: January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – July 20, 2021Enforcement: 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 – 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 FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D

Is FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D water safe to drink?

FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D detected?

66 contaminants were tested in FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D have any EPA violations?

Yes, FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, MON. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D serve?

FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D serves approximately 11,029 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 2 communities: Freehold Boro-1315, Freehold Twp.-1316.

What type of water does FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D provide?

FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1315001.

How does FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D scores 50/100 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

Freehold Boro-1315Freehold Twp.-1316