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MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA

PWS ID: NJ0810004 · MANTUA, New Jersey 08051

MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA serves 12,600 people in MANTUA, New Jersey using Surface Water water sources. It has 121 recorded EPA violations, including 7 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (4 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA

MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 12,600 residents in MANTUA, New Jersey (Gloucester County) through 5,221 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 121 total violations for this system , of which 7 (6%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 107 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 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U, recorded in 18 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 4 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 0.0056 ppt. 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. MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA's 121 violations sit above the New Jersey average. Statewide, 208 of 264 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (78.8%). 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

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

Population Served
12,600
Total Violations
121
Health-Based Violations
7
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
5,221
County
Gloucester
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
7
Monitoring Violations
107
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 18 2014
Combined Uranium MR 18 2014
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 18 2014
Radium-228 MR 12 2008
Radium-226 MR 12 2008
Barium MR 10 2011
Coliform (TCR) MCL 7 1992
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 5 2025
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 4 2017
Chlorine MR 4 2014
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2015
Beryllium, Total MR 2 2017
TTHM MR 2 2015
Coliform (TCR) MR 2 2012
Revised Total Coliform Rule Other 1 2022

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 7 of 390 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/12/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/12/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/12/2024 0.0056 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFMPA 8/12/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/12/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/12/2024 0.0055 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFDoA 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/12/2024 0.0048 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFOS 8/12/2024 0.0040 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFNA 8/12/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/12/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/12/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/12/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/12/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/12/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/12/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/12/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/12/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/12/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/12/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/12/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/12/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/12/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/12/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/12/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/12/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L 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 MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA.

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 NJ0810004 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 MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA 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 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 5 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 2456
2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Other 1 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 8000
2017 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 4 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 0200
2017 Beryllium, Total MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 1075
2015 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 7000
2015 TTHM MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 2950
2014 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 18 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 4000
2014 Combined Uranium MR 18 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 4006
2014 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 18 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 4010
2014 Chlorine MR 4 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 0999
2012 Coliform (TCR) MR 2 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 3100
2011 Barium MR 10 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 1010
2008 Radium-228 MR 12 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 4030
2008 Radium-226 MR 12 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 4020
1992 Coliform (TCR) MCL 7 SDWIS / NJ0810004 / 3100

How MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA Compares

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

Metric MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA New Jersey avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 121 59.8 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 7 6.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 4 compounds 78.8% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 12,600 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
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA water safe to drink? ▼
MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA (PWS ID: NJ0810004) has 121 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 4 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 12,600 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA serve? ▼
MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA serves 12,600 people in MANTUA, New Jersey. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 5,221 service connections.
What type of violations does MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA have? ▼
MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA has 121 total violations: 7 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 107 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 4 PFAS compounds in MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA's water supply: PFPeA, PFHxA, PFOA, PFOS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA use? ▼
MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA uses Surface Water 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.

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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.

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