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PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,097 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ0814001
Violations
82

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: December 30, 2023 – March 22, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: July 1, 2022 – August 15, 2022Rule: 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: July 1, 2022 – September 15, 2022Rule: 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: July 1, 2022 – July 15, 2022Rule: 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 PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT

Is PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 82 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

51 contaminants were tested in PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT has 82 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 6,097 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Paulsboro Boro-0814.

What type of water does PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ0814001.

How does PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT 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

Paulsboro Boro-0814