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SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 13,155 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ0257001
Violations
73

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
227.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

5

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Public notification violation

When: January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify 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, 2024 – February 19, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Public notification violation

When: July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Ground Water 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 SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT

Is SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 73 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT detected?

69 contaminants were tested in SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT has 73 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MR, RPT. 14 are health-based violations.

How many people does SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT serve?

SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT serves approximately 13,155 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Saddle Brook Twp-0257.

What type of water does SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT provide?

SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT 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 NJ0257001.

How does SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

SADDLE BROOK 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

Saddle Brook Twp-0257