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ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 14,000 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1435002
Violations
151

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.011 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.009 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: 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: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

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 10, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: April 17, 2023 – July 24, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: December 12, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: June 12, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: 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 ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT

Is ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 151 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT detected?

66 contaminants were tested in ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT has 151 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, RPT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT serve?

ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT serves approximately 14,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Rockaway Twp.-1435.

What type of water does ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT provide?

ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1435002.

How does ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

ROCKAWAY TWP WATER 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

Rockaway Twp.-1435