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POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 12,000 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ1525001
Violations
21

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: November 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: November 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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, 2021 – June 25, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: December 1, 2021 – December 15, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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: October 1, 2021 – December 15, 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 POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT

Is POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of B (72/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

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

Does POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 12,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Point P. Beach Boro-1525.

What type of water does POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ1525001.

How does POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

POINT PLEASANT BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT scores 72/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Point P. Beach Boro-1525