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OGDENSBURG W DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,800 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1916001
Violations
219

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – August 30, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: June 11, 2023 – June 12, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 OGDENSBURG W DEPT

Is OGDENSBURG W DEPT water safe to drink?

OGDENSBURG W DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 219 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has OGDENSBURG W DEPT detected?

1 contaminants were tested in OGDENSBURG W DEPT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does OGDENSBURG W DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, OGDENSBURG W DEPT has 219 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, RPT. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does OGDENSBURG W DEPT serve?

OGDENSBURG W DEPT serves approximately 2,800 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Ogdensburg Boro-1916.

What type of water does OGDENSBURG W DEPT provide?

OGDENSBURG W DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1916001.

How does OGDENSBURG W DEPT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

OGDENSBURG W DEPT 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.

Cities Served

Ogdensburg Boro-1916