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Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities

Avalon, New Jersey 08202 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 39,839 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

39,839
People served
143
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 143 drinking-water violations at Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities - above the New Jersey per-system average.

143
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
39,839
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities

Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 39,839 residents in Avalon, New Jersey (Cape May County) through 5,401 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 143 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 115 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2018.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Chromium, recorded in 12 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

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%).

Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities's 143 violations sit above 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.

Population Served
39,839
Total Violations
143
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
5,401
County
Cape May
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
115
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Chromium MR 12 2011
Coliform (TCR) MR 9 2003
Mercury MR 8 2008
Barium MR 8 2008
Arsenic MR 8 2008
Fluoride MR 8 2008
Selenium MR 8 2008
Cadmium MR 8 2008
TTHM MR 6 2010
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 2010
Nitrate MR 5 2003
CYANIDE MR 5 2008
Nickel MR 5 2008
Beryllium, Total MR 5 2008
Thallium, Total MR 5 2008
Antimony, Total MR 5 2008
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2018
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 2018
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 2 2018
Tetrachloroethylene MR 1 2002
Styrene MR 1 2002

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 290 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFMBA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/19/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/19/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/19/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/19/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/19/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/19/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/19/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/19/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/19/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/19/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 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 Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities.

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 NJ0501001 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 Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities 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
2018 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 7000
2018 Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 5000
2018 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 2 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 8000
2011 Chromium MR 12 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 1020
2010 TTHM MR 6 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 2950
2010 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 2456
2008 Mercury MR 8 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 1035
2008 Barium MR 8 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 1010
2008 Arsenic MR 8 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 1005
2008 Fluoride MR 8 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 1025
2008 Selenium MR 8 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 1045
2008 Cadmium MR 8 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 1015
2008 CYANIDE MR 5 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 1024
2008 Nickel MR 5 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 1036
2008 Beryllium, Total MR 5 SDWIS / NJ0501001 / 1075

How Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities Compares

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

Metric Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities New Jersey avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 143 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 None 78.8% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 39,839 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 Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities water safe to drink? ▼
Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities (PWS ID: NJ0501001) has 143 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 39,839 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities serve? ▼
Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities serves 39,839 people in Avalon, New Jersey. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 5,401 service connections.
What type of violations does Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities have? ▼
Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities has 143 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 115 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities water? ▼
No. Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities use? ▼
Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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.