Public water system · NJ1223001
ActiveSouth River W Dept
Community water system in Middlesex County, New Jersey, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
16,000
Service connections
4,245
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-29 | 66 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-05-29 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-04-01 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-02-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-12-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-12-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-02-12 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
South River W Dept: frequently asked questions
Is South River W Dept's water safe to drink?
South River W 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 South River W Dept?
South River W Dept (PWSID NJ1223001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NJ state drinking water program.
How many people does South River W Dept serve?
South River W Dept reports serving 16,000 people through 4,245 service connections in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Where does South River W Dept get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Middlesex County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Water Company | Middlesex | 233,376 | Community | Surface water |
| Cambridge Water Department | Middlesex | 118,214 | Community | Surface water |
| Lowell Regional Water Utility | Middlesex | 115,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Newton Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 88,415 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 81,045 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Framingham Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 72,362 | Community | Purchased surface water |