C51/100
SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 16,964 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ0719001
Violations
31
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
strontium | 3000.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT
Is SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of C (51/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 31 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), strontium. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT has 31 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 16,964 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: South Orange Village-0719.
What type of water does SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
SOUTH ORANGE 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 NJ0719001.
How does SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT scores 51/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.