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MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,053 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1426002
Violations
38

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
2.00 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

8

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: September 11, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify 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 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify 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 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: October 11, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024Rule: 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: September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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, 2021 – September 15, 2021Rule: Stage 1 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, 2021 – August 15, 2021Rule: Stage 1 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, 2021 – July 15, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS

Is MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS water safe to drink?

MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS water receives a grade of C (43/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 38 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS detected?

2 contaminants were tested in MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS have any EPA violations?

Yes, MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS has 38 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, MON, MR. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS serve?

MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS serves approximately 1,053 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Mount Arlington Boro-1426.

What type of water does MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS provide?

MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1426002.

How does MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW KADEL SYS scores 43/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Mount Arlington Boro-1426