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Brooklawn Water Departme

Brooklawn, New Jersey 08030 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 2,300 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

2,300
People served
55
EPA violations
0
Health-based
2 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 55 drinking-water violations at Brooklawn Water Departme - below the New Jersey per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 2 PFAS compounds.

55
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
2,300
People served by this system
2
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Brooklawn Water Departme

Brooklawn Water Departme is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 2,300 residents in Brooklawn, New Jersey (Camden County) through 940 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 55 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 49 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Chlorine, recorded in 32 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 2 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 15.3 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across New Jersey, EPA tracks 3,428 public water systems serving 9,570,926 people, with 204,988 cumulative violations and 22,229 health-based violations on record. About 95% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 59.8 violations. Statewide, 208 of 264 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (78.8%).

Brooklawn Water Departme's 55 violations sit below the New Jersey average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

2 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
2,300
Total Violations
55
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
940
County
Camden
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
49
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Chlorine MR 32 2025
TTHM MR 4 2015
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 2015
Public Notice Other 4 2024
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 2024
Arsenic MR 1 1979
Selenium MR 1 1979
Mercury MR 1 1979
Fluoride MR 1 1979
Barium MR 1 1979
Chromium MR 1 1979
Cadmium MR 1 1979

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFUnA 8/11/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/11/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/11/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/11/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/11/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/11/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/11/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/11/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/11/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/11/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/11/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/11/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/11/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/11/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/11/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/11/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/11/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 2/11/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 2/11/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 2/11/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 2/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 2/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 2/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 2/11/2025 15.30 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFOS 2/11/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 2/11/2025 5.30 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFDA 2/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 2/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 2/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 2/11/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 2/11/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 2/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 2/11/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 2/11/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 2/11/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 2/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 2/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 2/11/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Brooklawn Water Departme.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID NJ0407001 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

New Jersey Drinking Water Authority

NJ DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Brooklawn Water Departme under EPA-delegated authority.

Open NJ regulator portal

Source: NJ DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2025 Chlorine MR 32 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 0999
2024 Public Notice Other 4 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 7500
2024 Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 5000
2015 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 2950
2015 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 2456
1979 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 1005
1979 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 1045
1979 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 1035
1979 Fluoride MR 1 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 1025
1979 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 1010
1979 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 1020
1979 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / NJ0407001 / 1015

How Brooklawn Water Departme Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Brooklawn Water Departme New Jersey avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 55 59.8 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 6.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 2 compounds 78.8% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 2,300 2,792 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 3,428 regulated public water systems in New Jersey.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooklawn Water Departme water safe to drink?
Brooklawn Water Departme (PWS ID: NJ0407001) has 55 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 2 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 2,300 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Brooklawn Water Departme serve?
Brooklawn Water Departme serves 2,300 people in Brooklawn, New Jersey. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 940 service connections.
What type of violations does Brooklawn Water Departme have?
Brooklawn Water Departme has 55 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 49 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Brooklawn Water Departme water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 2 PFAS compounds in Brooklawn Water Departme's water supply: PFNA, PFOA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Brooklawn Water Departme use?
Brooklawn Water Departme uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.