Public water system · NJ0707001
ActiveFairfield Water Dept
Community water system in Essex County, New Jersey, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
7,400
Service connections
2,025
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-29 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-02-29 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-12-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-12-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-11-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-10-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-10-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-09-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-08-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
Fairfield Water Dept: frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield Water Dept's water safe to drink?
Fairfield Water Dept is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NJ state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Fairfield Water Dept?
Fairfield Water Dept (PWSID NJ0707001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NJ state drinking water program.
How many people does Fairfield Water Dept serve?
Fairfield Water Dept reports serving 7,400 people through 2,025 service connections in Essex County, New Jersey.
Where does Fairfield Water Dept get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Essex County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Water Department | Essex | 294,274 | Community | Surface water |
| Lynn Water and Sewer Comm | Essex | 101,253 | Community | Surface water |
| Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board | Essex | 90,330 | Community | Surface water |
| Lawrence Water Works | Essex | 88,877 | Community | Surface water |
| East Orange Water Commission | Essex | 75,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Haverhill Water Dept | Essex | 63,235 | Community | Surface water |