D37/100

MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 12,600 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
NJ0810004
Violations
48

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.004 µg/L0.004 µg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

2

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Other Violation

When: May 27, 2022Rule: Total Coliform 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 MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA

Is MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA water safe to drink?

MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA water receives a grade of D (37/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 48 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA detected?

69 contaminants were tested in MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA have any EPA violations?

Yes, MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA has 48 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA serve?

MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA serves approximately 12,600 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Mantua Twp.-0810.

What type of water does MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA provide?

MANTUA TOWNSHIP 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 NJ0810004.

How does MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA scores 37/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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