Public water system · NJ1921001
ActiveSussex W Dept
Community water system in Sussex County, New Jersey, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,201
Service connections
770
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-01 | 02 | 1009 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-09-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-04-08 | 35 | 2950 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-01-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-09-29 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
Sussex W Dept: frequently asked questions
Is Sussex W Dept's water safe to drink?
Sussex 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 Sussex W Dept?
Sussex W Dept (PWSID NJ1921001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NJ state drinking water program.
How many people does Sussex W Dept serve?
Sussex W Dept reports serving 2,201 people through 770 service connections in Sussex County, New Jersey.
Where does Sussex W Dept get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Sussex County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth Pump District (Tui) | Sussex | 81,417 | Community | Groundwater |
| Bethany Bay Pump District | Sussex | 51,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dewey Beach Water Department | Sussex | 31,000 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Rehoboth Beach Water Department | Sussex | 25,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Artesian Southern Sussex Regional | Sussex | 18,215 | Community | Groundwater |
| Sparta Twp Water Utility - Lake Mohawk | Sussex | 17,625 | Community | Groundwater |