Public water system · NJ0719001
ActiveSouth Orange Water Department
Community water system in Essex County, New Jersey, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
16,964
Service connections
4,621
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for South Orange Water Department are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
South Orange Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is South Orange Water Department's water safe to drink?
South Orange 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 South Orange Water Department?
South Orange Water Department (PWSID NJ0719001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NJ state drinking water program.
How many people does South Orange Water Department serve?
South Orange Water Department reports serving 16,964 people through 4,621 service connections in Essex County, New Jersey.
Where does South Orange Water Department 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 |