F0/100
PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 13,500 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1708001
Violations
228
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 3519.17 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: November 23, 2023 – June 26, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 19, 2023 – June 26, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence 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: April 11, 2022 – April 25, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 30, 2021 – September 24, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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 PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART.
Is PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. water safe to drink?
PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 228 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. detected?
66 contaminants were tested in PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART.'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. have any EPA violations?
Yes, PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. has 228 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, RPT, Other. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. serve?
PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. serves approximately 13,500 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Pennsville Twp.-1708.
What type of water does PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. provide?
PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1708001.
How does PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
PENNSVILLE TWSP. WATER DEPART. 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.