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PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,771 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ0328001
Violations
70

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

4

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: November 11, 2024 – November 6, 2024Rule: 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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform 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: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 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 PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER

Is PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER water safe to drink?

PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER water receives a grade of D (23/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 70 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER detected?

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

Does PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER have any EPA violations?

Yes, PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER has 70 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, MR, MON. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER serve?

PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER serves approximately 1,771 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Pemberton Boro-0328.

What type of water does PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER provide?

PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ0328001.

How does PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

PEMBERTON BOROUGH WATER scores 23/100 with a grade of D (poor). 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

Pemberton Boro-0328