B75/100
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 55,000 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ1614001
Violations
21
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – September 13, 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 TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE
Is TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE water safe to drink?
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE water receives a grade of B (75/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE detected?
76 contaminants were tested in TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE have any EPA violations?
Yes, TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE serve?
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE serves approximately 55,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Wayne Twp.-1614.
What type of water does TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE provide?
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE 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 NJ1614001.
How does TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE scores 75/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.