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LAKEWOOD TWP MUA — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 27,614 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NJ1514002
Violations
37

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.009 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – July 17, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: December 1, 2021 – December 15, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: October 1, 2021 – October 15, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: October 1, 2021 – November 15, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: October 1, 2021 – December 15, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 LAKEWOOD TWP MUA

Is LAKEWOOD TWP MUA water safe to drink?

LAKEWOOD TWP MUA water receives a grade of C (44/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LAKEWOOD TWP MUA detected?

69 contaminants were tested in LAKEWOOD TWP MUA's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does LAKEWOOD TWP MUA have any EPA violations?

Yes, LAKEWOOD TWP MUA has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does LAKEWOOD TWP MUA serve?

LAKEWOOD TWP MUA serves approximately 27,614 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Lakewood Twp.-1514.

What type of water does LAKEWOOD TWP MUA provide?

LAKEWOOD TWP MUA 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 NJ1514002.

How does LAKEWOOD TWP MUA compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

LAKEWOOD TWP MUA scores 44/100 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

Lakewood Twp.-1514