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SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT

New Jersey — Community Water System — PWSID: NJ0719001

System Information

PWSIDNJ0719001
System NameSOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT
System TypeCommunity Water System
Water SourceSurface Water Purchased
Activity StatusActive
Owner TypeLocal
EPA Region02
Serves SchoolNo
WholesalerNo
First ReportedMar 1, 1980
Last ReportedDec 23, 2025

Location & Contact

StateNew Jersey
CitySOUTH ORANGE
ZIP Code07079
Address76 SOUTH ORANAGE AVE
OrganizationLEVISON, HOWARD
Phone973-378-7715

Population & Service

Population Served16,964
Service Connections4,621

Drinking Water Violations (95)

This water system has 95 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.

Begin Date End Date Contaminant Category Health-Based Major Measured Federal MCL State MCL Status Return to Compliance Rule
Jul 1, 2016 Dec 31, 2016 Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Dec 31, 2016 Lead and Copper Rule
Jul 1, 2016 Dec 31, 2016 Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Dec 31, 2016 Lead and Copper Rule
Jul 1, 2016 Dec 31, 2016 Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Dec 31, 2016 Lead and Copper Rule
Apr 1, 2014 Apr 30, 2014 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR No Yes — — — Resolved Apr 30, 2014 Surface Water Treatment Rule
Apr 1, 2014 Apr 30, 2014 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR No Yes — — — Resolved Apr 30, 2014 Surface Water Treatment Rule
Apr 11, 2013 — E. COLI MR No Yes — — — Resolved Apr 11, 2013 Ground Water Rule
Apr 11, 2013 — E. COLI MR No Yes — — — Resolved Apr 11, 2013 Ground Water Rule
Apr 11, 2013 — E. COLI MR No Yes — — — Resolved Apr 11, 2013 Ground Water Rule
Apr 11, 2013 — E. COLI MR No Yes — — — Resolved Apr 11, 2013 Ground Water Rule
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Cadmium MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Cadmium MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Cadmium MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Thallium, Total MR No Yes — 0.002 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Thallium, Total MR No Yes — 0.002 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Thallium, Total MR No Yes — 0.002 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Thallium, Total MR No Yes — 0.002 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Beryllium, Total MR No Yes — 0.004 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Barium MR No Yes — 2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Cadmium MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Barium MR No Yes — 2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Barium MR No Yes — 2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Arsenic MR No Yes — 0.010 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Arsenic Rule
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Arsenic MR No Yes — 0.010 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Arsenic Rule
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Arsenic MR No Yes — 0.010 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Arsenic Rule
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Arsenic MR No Yes — 0.010 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Arsenic Rule
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Selenium MR No Yes — 0.05 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Selenium MR No Yes — 0.05 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Selenium MR No Yes — 0.05 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Selenium MR No Yes — 0.05 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 CYANIDE MR No Yes — 0.2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Beryllium, Total MR No Yes — 0.004 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Barium MR No Yes — 2 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Fluoride MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Fluoride MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Fluoride MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Fluoride MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Mercury MR No Yes — 0.002 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Mercury MR No Yes — 0.002 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Mercury MR No Yes — 0.002 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Beryllium, Total MR No Yes — 0.004 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Beryllium, Total MR No Yes — 0.004 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Antimony, Total MR No Yes — 0.006 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 Antimony, Total MR No Yes — 0.006 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Inorganic Chemicals

About This Water System

Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.

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