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MADISON WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 15,820 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1417001
Violations
100

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

5

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2025 – September 2, 2025Rule: Stage 2 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: July 1, 2025 – September 2, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: August 2, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: August 16, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 MADISON WATER DEPT

Is MADISON WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

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

What contaminants has MADISON WATER DEPT detected?

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

Does MADISON WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, MADISON WATER DEPT has 100 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does MADISON WATER DEPT serve?

MADISON WATER DEPT serves approximately 15,820 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Madison Boro-1417.

What type of water does MADISON WATER DEPT provide?

MADISON WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1417001.

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

MADISON WATER DEPT 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

Madison Boro-1417