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LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 27,391 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ0710001
Violations
138

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

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: December 30, 2024 – July 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: August 1, 2024 – August 20, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – August 1, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: 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 LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER

Is LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER water safe to drink?

LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 138 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER detected?

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

Does LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER have any EPA violations?

Yes, LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER has 138 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 10 are health-based violations.

How many people does LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER serve?

LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER serves approximately 27,391 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Livingston Twp.-0710.

What type of water does LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER provide?

LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER 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 NJ0710001.

How does LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER scores 0/100 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

Livingston Twp.-0710