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EPA records for BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER • Updated October 2026
Grade C — based on EPA compliance records, lead testing and PFAS monitoring
BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER has a mixed record — read the reasons below; the deductions come from real EPA violations, lead results or PFAS detections, not from a template.
Barnegat Township, NJ tap water is legal to drink but grades C on EPA's records because of no health-based EPA violations in the last five years and lead at 0.7 ppb (90th percentile, 2025) against the 15 ppb action level. A certified filter matched to those findings is a reasonable precaution.
Barnegat Township, NJ tap water is legal to drink but grades C on EPA's records because of no health-based EPA violations in the last five years and lead at 0.7 ppb (90th percentile, 2025) against the 15 ppb action level. A certified filter matched to those findings is a reasonable precaution.
BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31) was 0.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
No. None of the 232 UCMR5 PFAS results for BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER (2023-11-15 to 2024-05-09) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER has 5 violations on file since 2016: 0 health-based in the last five years and 3 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER reports groundwater as its primary source and serves about 20,000 people (EPA PWSID NJ1533001).
Not on the strength of EPA's data for BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER. A filter still helps with taste and with lead from your own plumbing, which no city-level test can measure.
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BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · SDWIS records since 2016 · 5-year window starts 2021-10-16
EPA records no health-based violations for this system in the last five years. The 3 violations on file in that window are monitoring or reporting paperwork issues, not measured contaminant exceedances.
| Violation | Category | Compliance period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & reporting | 2023-08-01 → 2023-10-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)TTHM | Monitoring & reporting | 2023-08-01 → 2023-10-31 | Archived |
| Lead Consumer NoticeLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-12-30 | Resolvedreturned 2023-03-01 |
| Lead Consumer NoticeLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2019-12-30 | Resolvedreturned 2020-02-06 |
| Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)Chlorine | Monitoring & reporting | 2016-04-01 → 2016-06-30 | Resolvedreturned 2016-06-30 |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-06)
EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported by BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER
Well below the 15 ppb action level. In the most recent monitoring period on file (2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31), 90% of the homes BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER sampled had lead at or below 0.7 ppb.
EPA's action level is 15 ppb (dropping to 10 ppb under the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements). There is no safe level of lead; the 90th-percentile figure describes the system, not your tap — homes with lead service lines or pre-1986 plumbing can be higher.
| Monitoring period | Lead 90th percentile | vs 15 ppb action level |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 → 2025-12-31 | 0.7 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2020-01-01 → 2022-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2017-01-01 → 2019-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2014-01-01 → 2016-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2011-01-01 → 2013-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2008-01-01 → 2010-12-31 | 1.3 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2005-01-01 → 2007-12-31 | 2.5 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2003-01-01 → 2005-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2002-01-01 → 2004-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2001-07-01 → 2001-12-31 | 2.7 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1999-01-01 → 1999-06-30 | 2 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1998-01-01 → 1998-06-30 | 5.7 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_LCR_SAMPLES.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-06)
EPA UCMR5 monitoring, 2023-11-15 to 2024-05-09 · 232 PFAS results at entry points to the distribution system
No PFAS detected. None of the 232 UCMR5 PFAS results for BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER were at or above the method reporting limit. Reporting limits are about 3–5 ppt, so “not detected” means below that threshold — not proven zero.
| Compound | Detects / samples | Max (ppt) | Reporting limit | EPA MCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0 / 8 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFOS | 0 / 8 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFHxS | 0 / 8 | < 3 | 3 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFNA | 0 / 8 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 10 ppt |
| HFPO-DA | 0 / 8 | < 5 | 5 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFBS | 0 / 8 | < 3 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
“< 4 ppt” means below the laboratory reporting limit, not zero. ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). Results are for finished water leaving the treatment plant.
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Source: UCMR5 occurrence data, EPA Data Summary July 2026 (UCMR5_All.txt)
EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance samples for BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER · finished water only · dated data, released 2024
These are the regulated-contaminant samples BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER reported to its state between 2012 and 2019 — the most recent nationwide sample-level dataset EPA has published. Radium-226/228, Gross alpha are flagged below; the status column explains why. Treat this as history, not today's tap water.
| Contaminant | Samples | Average | Max | EPA limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 140 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 10 µg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Nitrate (as N) | 3113 detects | 0.194 mg/L | 1 mg/L | 10 mg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Fluoride | 140 detects | 0 mg/L | ND | 4 mg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Chromium (total) | 140 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 100 µg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Uranium (combined) | 30 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 30 µg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Radium-226/228 | 20 | 3.486 pCi/L | 5.74 pCi/L | 5 pCi/LMCL | 3 of 20 samples over MCL |
| Gross alpha | 3 | 10.596 pCi/L | 17.007 pCi/L | 15 pCi/LMCL | 1 of 3 samples over MCL |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 123120 detects | 2.328 µg/L | 15.1 µg/L | 80 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 123104 detects | 3.494 µg/L | 20 µg/L | 60 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Lead (tap samples) | 904 detects | 0.256 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 15 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
| Copper (tap samples) | 1048 detects | 3.173 µg/L | 70 µg/L | 1300 µg/Laction level (90th percentile) | Reported, not scored (compliance is on the 90th percentile) |
Averages count non-detects as zero. TTHM and HAA5 limits are locational running annual averages, so a single high sample is not a violation — we grade those on the average only. Lead and copper rows are individual tap samples and are shown for context; compliance (and our score) uses the 90th-percentile result above. LRAA = locational running annual average; ND = not detected.
Source: SYR4 Six-Year Review compliance monitoring data 2012–2019 (released 2024-03)
Groundwater systems draw from wells; naturally occurring arsenic, nitrate, radium and uranium are the readings to watch, along with PFAS near industrial or military sites.
How to test your tap water and the treatment options that actually fit Barnegat Township homes
The most reliable way to know what is actually coming out of your tap is a certified mail-in lab test. City-wide EPA data (like the report above) reflects the water leaving the treatment plant, but contaminants such as lead and copper can be picked up from your own service line and household plumbing — so the water at your Barnegat Township faucet can differ from the system average. A state-certified lab measures dozens of contaminants at once with results you can trust; you can also find one near you through the EPA's certified-lab list at epa.gov/dwlabcert. Hardware-store test strips are cheaper and instant, but they only screen for a few basics (chlorine, hardness, pH, and a rough lead pass/fail) and are far less accurate — treat them as a first look, not a diagnosis.
Match the treatment to what your test finds. Reverse osmosis (RO) removes the widest range of contaminants — lead, arsenic, nitrate, PFAS, and dissolved solids — which makes an under-sink reverse osmosis system the most thorough choice for Barnegat Township households with heavy-metal or PFAS concerns. If your main issue is taste, odor, or chlorine, an activated carbon filter (pitcher, faucet, or under-sink) is simpler and cheaper and handles chlorine and many organic compounds well, though carbon alone does not remove arsenic, nitrate, or most PFAS. NSF-certified pitchers rated for lead reduction are the easiest way to start today while you decide on a permanent setup.
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What Barnegat Township residents measured at their own tap. All reader results →
Reader submissions are unverified and shown separately from EPA data. They reflect one tap on one day, not the utility's compliance record.
No reader results for Barnegat Township yet - yours would be the first. A hardness or TDS number from a $10 strip kit is enough to start the map.
Help build the first reader-sourced water map. Enter whatever your test strip, TDS pen or lab report shows - one number is enough.
Barnegat Township ranks #73 of 155 graded New Jersey cities.
Barnegat Township, NJ tap water is legal to drink but grades C on EPA's records because of no health-based EPA violations in the last five years and lead at 0.7 ppb (90th percentile, 2025) against the 15 ppb action level. A certified filter matched to those findings is a reasonable precaution.
BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31) was 0.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
No. None of the 232 UCMR5 PFAS results for BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER (2023-11-15 to 2024-05-09) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER has 5 violations on file since 2016: 0 health-based in the last five years and 3 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER reports groundwater as its primary source and serves about 20,000 people (EPA PWSID NJ1533001).
Not on the strength of EPA's data for BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER. A filter still helps with taste and with lead from your own plumbing, which no city-level test can measure.
Even with good water quality, a filter removes trace contaminants and improves taste.
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