C48/100
OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 15,419 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NJ1520001
Violations
44
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – September 16, 2021Enforcement: 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: May 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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: May 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES
Is OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES water safe to drink?
OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES water receives a grade of C (48/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 44 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES detected?
66 contaminants were tested in OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES has 44 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES serve?
OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES serves approximately 15,419 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 2 communities: Barnegat Twp.-1533, Ocean Twp.-1520.
What type of water does OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES provide?
OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1520001.
How does OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES scores 48/100 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.