C50/100
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 377,613 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ1345001
Violations
40
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 260.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water 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 NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH
Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH water safe to drink?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 40 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH detected?
76 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH have any EPA violations?
Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH has 40 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH serve?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH serves approximately 377,613 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 27 communities: Long Branch City-1325, Aberdeen Twp-1330, Middletown Twp.-1331, Neptune Twp.-1334, Holmdel Twp.-1318, and 22 more.
What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH provide?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ1345001.
How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH scores 50/100 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
Long Branch City-1325Aberdeen Twp-1330Middletown Twp.-1331Neptune Twp.-1334Holmdel Twp.-1318Howell Twp.-1319Keansburg Boro-1321Asbury Park City-1303Bradley Beach Boro-1307Eatontown Boro-1311Fair Haven Boro-1313Freehold Twp.-1316Lakewood Twp.-1514Lavalette Boro-1515Bay Head Boro-1502Brick Twp.-1506Toms River-1507Neptune City Boro-1335Tinton Falls-1336Ocean Twp.-1337Oceanport Boro-1338Red Bank Boro-1340Rumson Boro-1342Shrewsbury Boro-1345Union Beach Boro-1350West Long Branch Boro-1353Little Silver Boro-1323