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WALLINGTON WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,583 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NJ0265001
Violations
37

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.007 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.005 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
260.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

6

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Other Violation

When: May 16, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: August 13, 2024 – July 10, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 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: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 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: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 WALLINGTON WATER DEPT

Is WALLINGTON WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

WALLINGTON WATER DEPT water receives a grade of D (33/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has WALLINGTON WATER DEPT detected?

69 contaminants were tested in WALLINGTON WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WALLINGTON WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, WALLINGTON WATER DEPT has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does WALLINGTON WATER DEPT serve?

WALLINGTON WATER DEPT serves approximately 11,583 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Wallington Boro-0265.

What type of water does WALLINGTON WATER DEPT provide?

WALLINGTON 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 NJ0265001.

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

WALLINGTON WATER DEPT scores 33/100 with a grade of D (poor). 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

Wallington Boro-0265