Public water system · NJ0714001
ActiveNewark Water Department
Community water system in Essex County, New Jersey, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
294,274
Service connections
36,402
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-09-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-09-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2019-07-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2019-04-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2019-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2019-01-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2018-09-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2018-07-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
Newark Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Newark Water Department's water safe to drink?
Newark Water Department 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 Newark Water Department?
Newark Water Department (PWSID NJ0714001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NJ state drinking water program.
How many people does Newark Water Department serve?
Newark Water Department reports serving 294,274 people through 36,402 service connections in Essex County, New Jersey.
Where does Newark Water Department get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Essex County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Peabody Water Dept. | Essex | 54,481 | Community | Surface water |