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LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,000 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NJ1416001
Violations
39

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

5

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: March 19, 2025 – December 23, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: April 8, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 30, 2022 – September 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 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 LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT

Is LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (2/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 39 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT detected?

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

Does LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT has 39 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MCL, MR. 12 are health-based violations.

How many people does LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT serve?

LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT serves approximately 11,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Lincoln Park Boro-1416.

What type of water does LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT provide?

LINCOLN PARK 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 NJ1416001.

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

LINCOLN PARK WATER DEPT scores 2/100 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

Lincoln Park Boro-1416