B66/100
ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,750 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1510001
Violations
23
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
7
Violations (last 5yr)
3
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2024 – November 19, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – November 11, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Other Violation
When: February 15, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2022 – March 2, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – March 2, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP
Is ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP water safe to drink?
ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP water receives a grade of B (66/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP have any EPA violations?
Yes, ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP has 23 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP serve?
ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP serves approximately 1,750 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Island Heights Boro-1510.
What type of water does ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP provide?
ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1510001.
How does ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
ISLAND HEIGHTS WATER DEP scores 66/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.