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WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT

PWS ID: NJ1616001 · WOODLAND PARK, New Jersey 07424

WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,000 people in WOODLAND PARK, New Jersey using Surface Water water sources. It has 56 recorded EPA violations, including 12 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (6 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT

WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 6,000 residents in WOODLAND PARK, New Jersey (Passaic County) through 2,020 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 56 total violations for this system , of which 12 (21%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 38 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 Lead and Copper Rule, recorded in 20 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 6 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 0.0106 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. WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT's 56 violations sit below 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

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

Population Served
6,000
Total Violations
56
Health-Based Violations
12
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,020
County
Passaic
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
4
Monitoring Violations
38
Treatment Tech Violations
8

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Lead and Copper Rule MR 20 2024
Lead and Copper Rule TT 8 2021
Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 2013
TTHM MR 3 2008
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 2008
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2011
Asbestos MR 2 2011
Chlorine MR 2 2016
Fluoride MR 1 1989
Nitrate MR 1 1989
Selenium MR 1 1989
Mercury MR 1 1989
Arsenic MR 1 1989
Barium MR 1 1989
Cadmium MR 1 1989
Chromium MR 1 1989

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 28 of 240 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NMeFOSAA 8/14/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/14/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/14/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/14/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/14/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/14/2024 0.0055 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFMPA 8/14/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/14/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/14/2024 0.0054 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
ADONA 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/14/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/14/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/14/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/14/2024 0.0046 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
NFDHA 8/14/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/14/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/14/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/14/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/14/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/14/2024 0.0053 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFOA 8/14/2024 0.0069 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFDA 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/14/2024 0.0049 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFNA 8/14/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/14/2024 0.0068 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFUnA 8/14/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/14/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/14/2024 0.0047 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFMBA 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/14/2024 0.0050 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFMPA 8/14/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/14/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/14/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/14/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/14/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/14/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/14/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 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 WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT.

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 NJ1616001 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 WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT 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 20 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 5000
2021 Lead and Copper Rule TT 8 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 5000
2016 Chlorine MR 2 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 0999
2013 Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 3100
2011 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 7000
2011 Asbestos MR 2 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 1094
2008 TTHM MR 3 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 2950
2008 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 2456
1989 Fluoride MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 1025
1989 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 1040
1989 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 1045
1989 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 1035
1989 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 1005
1989 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 1010
1989 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / NJ1616001 / 1015

How WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT Compares

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

Metric WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT New Jersey avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 56 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 6 compounds 78.8% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 6,000 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 WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink? ▼
WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT (PWS ID: NJ1616001) has 56 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 6 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 6,000 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT serve? ▼
WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,000 people in WOODLAND PARK, New Jersey. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 2,020 service connections.
What type of violations does WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT have? ▼
WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT has 56 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 38 monitoring/reporting violations, and 8 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 6 PFAS compounds in WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT's water supply: PFPeA, PFBA, PFHxA, PFOS, PFOA, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT use? ▼
WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT 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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