F0/100
MONTAGUE WATER CO. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,983 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NJ1914002
Violations
123
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 MONTAGUE WATER CO.
Is MONTAGUE WATER CO. water safe to drink?
MONTAGUE WATER CO. water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 123 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MONTAGUE WATER CO. detected?
1 contaminants were tested in MONTAGUE WATER CO.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MONTAGUE WATER CO. have any EPA violations?
Yes, MONTAGUE WATER CO. has 123 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR.
How many people does MONTAGUE WATER CO. serve?
MONTAGUE WATER CO. serves approximately 1,983 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Montague Twp.-1914.
What type of water does MONTAGUE WATER CO. provide?
MONTAGUE WATER CO. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1914002.
How does MONTAGUE WATER CO. compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
MONTAGUE WATER CO. 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.