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Jackson Twp Mua

Jackson, New Jersey 08537 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 37,224 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

37,224
People served
70
EPA violations
12
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 70 drinking-water violations at Jackson Twp Mua, 17% of them health-based - above the New Jersey per-system average.

70
Total EPA violations on record
17%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
37,224
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Jackson Twp Mua

Jackson Twp Mua is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 37,224 residents in Jackson, New Jersey (Ocean County) through 12,408 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 70 total violations for this system , of which 12 (17%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 41 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Groundwater Rule, recorded in 8 violations (TT, health-based). 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%).

Jackson Twp Mua's 70 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
37,224
Total Violations
70
Health-Based Violations
12
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
12,408
County
Ocean
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
4
Monitoring Violations
41
Treatment Tech Violations
8

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Groundwater Rule TT 8 2022
Groundwater Rule MR 7 2012
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 2016
Lead and Copper Rule MR 6 2024
Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 2000
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2021
TTHM MR 4 2004
E. COLI MR 3 2010
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 3 2019
Chlorine MR 3 2019
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 2 2020
Nitrate MR 1 1995
Cadmium MR 1 1982
Chromium MR 1 1982
Arsenic MR 1 1982
Selenium MR 1 1982
Mercury MR 1 1982
Fluoride MR 1 1982
Coliform (TCR) MR 1 2004
Barium MR 1 1982

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 406 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFPeS 6/26/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/26/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/26/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/26/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/26/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/26/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/26/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/26/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/26/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/26/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/26/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/26/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/26/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/26/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/26/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/26/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/26/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/26/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/26/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/26/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/26/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 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 Jackson Twp 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 NJ1511001 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 Jackson Twp 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
2024 Lead and Copper Rule MR 6 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 5000
2022 Groundwater Rule TT 8 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 0700
2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 7000
2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 2 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 8000
2019 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 3 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 8000
2019 Chlorine MR 3 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 0999
2016 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 2456
2012 Groundwater Rule MR 7 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 0700
2010 E. COLI MR 3 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 3014
2004 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 2950
2004 Coliform (TCR) MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 3100
2000 Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 3100
1995 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 1040
1982 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 1015
1982 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1511001 / 1020

How Jackson Twp Mua Compares

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

Metric Jackson Twp Mua New Jersey avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 70 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 None 78.8% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 37,224 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 Jackson Twp Mua water safe to drink?
Jackson Twp Mua (PWS ID: NJ1511001) has 70 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 37,224 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Jackson Twp Mua serve?
Jackson Twp Mua serves 37,224 people in Jackson, New Jersey. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 12,408 service connections.
What type of violations does Jackson Twp Mua have?
Jackson Twp Mua has 70 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 41 monitoring/reporting violations, and 8 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Jackson Twp Mua water?
No. Jackson Twp Mua was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Jackson Twp Mua use?
Jackson Twp Mua 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.