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SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,270 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NJ1348001
Violations
11

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: December 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: March 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 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: March 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: December 30, 2021 – June 28, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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, 2021 – September 25, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – August 20, 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 SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT

Is SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of A (89/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

69 contaminants were tested in SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 11,270 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Spring Lake Boro-1348.

What type of water does SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

SPRING LAKE 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 NJ1348001.

How does SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT scores 89/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Spring Lake Boro-1348