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KINNELON WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,938 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NJ1415002
Violations
69

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

3

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Maximum contaminant level violation

When: August 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: June 11, 2024 – May 21, 2024Rule: 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: May 1, 2024 – May 21, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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, 2023 – December 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: 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: January 1, 2022 – March 15, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Consumer confidence report — late or incomplete delivery

When: August 16, 2021 – December 9, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 KINNELON WATER DEPT

Is KINNELON WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

KINNELON WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (3/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 69 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has KINNELON WATER DEPT detected?

1 contaminants were tested in KINNELON WATER DEPT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does KINNELON WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, KINNELON WATER DEPT has 69 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, TT, RPT. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does KINNELON WATER DEPT serve?

KINNELON WATER DEPT serves approximately 1,938 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Kinnelon Boro-1415.

What type of water does KINNELON WATER DEPT provide?

KINNELON WATER DEPT 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 NJ1415002.

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

KINNELON WATER DEPT scores 3/100 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

Kinnelon Boro-1415