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NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 264,586 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ0327001
Violations
26

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: 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 - WESTERN

Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN water safe to drink?

NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN water receives a grade of B (71/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN detected?

76 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN have any EPA violations?

Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN has 26 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN serve?

NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN serves approximately 264,586 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 36 communities: Burlington Twp.-0306, Delanco Twp.-0309, Delran Twp.-0310, Edgewater Park Twp.-0312, Maple Shade Twp.-0319, and 31 more.

What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN provide?

NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN 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 NJ0327001.

How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN scores 71/100 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.

Cities Served

Burlington Twp.-0306Delanco Twp.-0309Delran Twp.-0310Edgewater Park Twp.-0312Maple Shade Twp.-0319Moorestown Twp.-0322Mount Laurel Twp.-0324Palmyra Boro-0327Riverside Twp.-0330Riverton Boro-0331Audubon Boro-0401Audubon Park Boro-0402Barrington Boro-0403Bellmawr Boro-0404Camden City-0408Cherry Hill Twp.-0409Clementon Boro-0411Gibbsboro Boro-0413Gloucester Twp.-0415Haddon Twp.-0416Haddonfield Boro-0417Haddon Heights Boro-0418Hi-Nella Boro-0419Laurel Springs Boro-0420Lawnside Boro-0421Runnemede Boro-0430Somerdale Boro-0431Stratford Boro-0432Voorhees Twp.-0434Beverly City-0302Lindenwold Boro-0422Magnolia Boro-0423Mount Ephraim Boro-0425Oaklyn Boro-0426Pennsauken Twp.-0427Cinnaminson Twp.-0308