F0/100
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,793 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NJ1436002
Violations
101
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.50 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 - ROXBURY
Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY water safe to drink?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 101 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY detected?
67 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY have any EPA violations?
Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY has 101 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY serve?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY serves approximately 11,793 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Roxbury Twp.-1436.
What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY provide?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1436002.
How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY 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.