B69/100

NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 10,719 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
NJ2121001
Violations
25

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
1,4-dioxane
5.83 µg/LAbove Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

3

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: 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: February 1, 2024 – February 27, 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 NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD

Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD water safe to drink?

NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD water receives a grade of B (69/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD detected?

66 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD have any EPA violations?

Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR.

How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD serve?

NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD serves approximately 10,719 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Washington Boro-2121.

What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD provide?

NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ2121001.

How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD scores 69/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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