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Community Water System · PWS NJ1436004

Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V

Landing, New Jersey 07850 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 4,478 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,478
People served
98
EPA violations
12
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 98 drinking-water violations at Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V, 12% of them health-based - above the New Jersey per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

98
Total EPA violations on record
12%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,478
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V

Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,478 residents in Landing, New Jersey (Morris County) through 1,544 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 98 total violations for this system , of which 12 (12%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 79 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 Nitrate, recorded in 18 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 4.1 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%).

Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V's 98 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.

PFAS Detected

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

Population Served
4,478
Total Violations
98
Health-Based Violations
12
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,544
County
Morris
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
79
Treatment Tech Violations
12

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Nitrate MR 18 2005
Lead and Copper Rule TT 12 2023
Lead and Copper Rule MR 7 2024
Chromium MR 4 1999
Fluoride MR 4 1999
Mercury MR 4 1999
Selenium MR 4 1999
Arsenic MR 4 1999
Barium MR 4 1999
TTHM MR 4 2005
Cadmium MR 4 1999
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 2005
CYANIDE MR 3 1999
Antimony, Total MR 3 1999
Beryllium, Total MR 3 1999
Thallium, Total MR 3 1999
Nickel MR 3 1999
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2022
E. COLI MR 2 2025
Coliform (TCR) MR 1 1999

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

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

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 NJ1436004 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 Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V 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 E. COLI MR 2 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 3014
2024 Lead and Copper Rule MR 7 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 5000
2023 Lead and Copper Rule TT 12 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 5000
2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 7000
2005 Nitrate MR 18 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 1040
2005 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 2950
2005 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 2456
1999 Chromium MR 4 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 1020
1999 Fluoride MR 4 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 1025
1999 Mercury MR 4 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 1035
1999 Selenium MR 4 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 1045
1999 Arsenic MR 4 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 1005
1999 Barium MR 4 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 1010
1999 Cadmium MR 4 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 1015
1999 CYANIDE MR 3 SDWIS / NJ1436004 / 1024

How Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V Compares

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

Metric Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V New Jersey avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 98 59.8 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 12 6.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 78.8% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,478 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 Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V water safe to drink?
Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V (PWS ID: NJ1436004) has 98 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 4,478 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V serve?
Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V serves 4,478 people in Landing, New Jersey. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,544 service connections.
What type of violations does Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V have?
Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V has 98 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 79 monitoring/reporting violations, and 12 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V's water supply: PFOS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V use?
Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V 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.