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SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,618 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1918003
Violations
144

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.60 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: October 11, 2023 – December 19, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022 – November 7, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: September 29, 2022 – September 14, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – November 7, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: April 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS

Is SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS water safe to drink?

SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 144 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS detected?

2 contaminants were tested in SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS have any EPA violations?

Yes, SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS has 144 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include RPT, MON, Other. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS serve?

SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS serves approximately 1,618 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Sparta Twp.-1918.

What type of water does SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS provide?

SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1918003.

How does SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

SPARTA TWP WATER UTILITY -- HIGHLANDS 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

Sparta Twp.-1918