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MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 47,144 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
NJ0424001
Violations
124

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.012 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.008 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
1,4-dioxane
3.40 µg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: August 11, 2025 – July 15, 2025Rule: Total Coliform 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: July 1, 2025 – July 15, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: July 1, 2025 – July 15, 2025Rule: Total Coliform 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: December 1, 2023 – February 28, 2024Rule: 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: December 1, 2023 – February 28, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: October 25, 2023 – January 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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 MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN

Is MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN water safe to drink?

MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 124 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN detected?

69 contaminants were tested in MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, 1,4-dioxane. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN have any EPA violations?

Yes, MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN has 124 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, MR, MON. 8 are health-based violations.

How many people does MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN serve?

MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN serves approximately 47,144 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 4 communities: Camden City-0408, Cherry Hill Twp.-0409, Merchantville Boro-0424, Pennsauken Twp.-0427.

What type of water does MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN provide?

MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN 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 NJ0424001.

How does MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN 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.

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