Public water system · NJ0717001
ActiveOrange 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
30,134
Service connections
4,597
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Archived |
| 2025-11-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Archived |
| 2025-04-01 | 66 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-09-11 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-08-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-03-31 | 66 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2023-10-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Archived |
| 2023-10-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2021-01-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-06-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-04-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
Orange Water Dept: frequently asked questions
Is Orange Water Dept's water safe to drink?
Orange 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 Orange Water Dept?
Orange Water Dept (PWSID NJ0717001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NJ state drinking water program.
How many people does Orange Water Dept serve?
Orange Water Dept reports serving 30,134 people through 4,597 service connections in Essex County, New Jersey.
Where does Orange 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 |