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PWS IDNJ1605002
PWS NamePASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?No
Population Served310483
County ServedPassaic

Note


The tables below list all violations that the state reported to EPA for this water system. Health-based violations are listed first, followed by treatment technique, MRDL, monitoring, reporting, and other violations.

Health-based Violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of contaminants or disinfectants, respectively, allowed in drinking water; or of treatment technique (TT) rules, which specify required processes intended to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water. MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment technique rules are all health-based drinking water standards.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Monitoring & reporting Failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as required by SDWA, or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion to the primacy agency or EPA.
Public notification & other Failure to provide notification to the public as required by the Violations of Public Notification Rule and the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and violations of other requirements such as those violations related to variances and exemptions.

PWS Violation


Violations

Violation Category CodeViolation Type DescriptionRule NameContaminant NameViolation IDCompliance Status DescriptionCompliance Period Begin DateCompliance Period End DateIs Health Based Ind
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule7942Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2023 - No
MRMonitoring, RegularSynthetic Organic Chemicals2,4-D7943Returned to Compliance01-JUL-202330-SEP-2023No
TTWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-ComplianceLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule7940Returned to Compliance01-JUL-202131-DEC-2021Yes
TTTreatment Technique No Certif. OperatorStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule7922Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2014 - Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)7921Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201331-JUL-2013Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)7710Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201031-JUL-2010Yes
MRMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)7510Returned to Compliance01-AUG-200931-AUG-2009No
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleBromate6708Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200631-MAR-2006No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM5005Returned to Compliance01-APR-200330-JUN-2003Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM5406Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200331-MAR-2003Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM5506Returned to Compliance01-OCT-200231-DEC-2002Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM5706Returned to Compliance01-JUL-200230-SEP-2002Yes
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL1802Returned to Compliance01-APR-200230-JUN-2002No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM5606Returned to Compliance01-APR-200230-JUN-2002Yes
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleChlorine2102Returned to Compliance01-APR-200230-JUN-2002No
MRMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule1702Known01-MAR-200231-MAR-2002No
MRMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule2002Known01-FEB-200228-FEB-2002No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM2403Known01-JAN-200231-DEC-2002Yes
MRMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule1902Known01-JAN-200231-JAN-2002No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)1597Returned to Compliance01-OCT-199631-OCT-1996Yes
MRMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)1493Returned to Compliance01-APR-199330-APR-1993No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)192Returned to Compliance01-NOV-199130-NOV-1991Yes
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsMercury1323481Known24-JUN-198023-JUN-1981No
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Enforcement Actions


Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
81647942SOXState Compliance achieved15-SEP-2023State -
81627943SOXState Compliance achieved01-AUG-2023State2,4-D result submitted 10/31/23
81547940SOXState Compliance achieved30-JUN-2022State -
81317922SOXState Compliance achieved04-AUG-2015StateDEP065 form submitted for Wendy Simone - kt 8/24/2015
81187921SOXState Compliance achieved27-AUG-2013State -
81146708SOXState Compliance achieved01-AUG-2012State -
68107710SOXState Compliance achieved30-AUG-2010State -
63107510SIFState Public Notification received29-JUN-2010StatePN completed in 2010 CCR
49032102SOXState Compliance achieved07-JUL-2003State -
49031802SOXState Compliance achieved07-JUL-2003State -
49035005SOXState Compliance achieved07-JUL-2003State -
49035706SOXState Compliance achieved07-JUL-2003State -
49035606SOXState Compliance achieved07-JUL-2003State -
49035506SOXState Compliance achieved07-JUL-2003State -
49035406SOXState Compliance achieved07-JUL-2003State -
4032403SO6State Intentional no-action24-FEB-2003State -
32021702SFJState Formal Notice of Violation issued27-AUG-2002State -
35021902SFJState Formal Notice of Violation issued27-AUG-2002State -
40022002SFJState Formal Notice of Violation issued27-AUG-2002State -
7971597SOXState Compliance achieved20-NOV-1996State -
5931493SOXState Compliance achieved24-MAY-1993State -
2592192SOXState Compliance achieved23-JAN-1992State -
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PWS Facilities


All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
NJEMS 07-109 NO LOCAL NAME32801YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterOtherInactive
PASSAIC RIVER (CORRECTED)14214YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
POMPTON AND PASSAIC RIVERS14213YesIntakeSurface waterOtherActive
POMPTON RIVER14212YesIntakeSurface waterEmergencyActive
NJEMS 02-061T 16 INCH PASSAIC VALLEY35269YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
NJEMS 16-013T HALEDON # 535270YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
NJEMS 16-024T HALEDON # 335271YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
NJEMS 16-248T JERSEY CITY # 235272YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
NJEMS 16-247T HALEDON # 135273YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
NJEMS 16-209T HALEDON # 835275YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
NJEMS 16-208T HALEDON # 735276YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
NJEMS 16-053T JERSEY CITY # 135277YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
NJEMS 16-207T HALEDON # 635278YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
NJEMS 16-206T HALEDON # 235279YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
NJEMS 16-014T HALEDON # 435280YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM14514NoDistribution System/Zone - - Active
DISTRIBUTION WQP137146NoDistribution System/Zone - - Active
HISTORICAL SAMPLING STATION23103NoSampling Station - - Active
LITTLE FALLS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY37644NoSampling Station - - Active
LITTLE FALLS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY1100NoTreatment Plant - - Active
WQP TREATMENT-BOTANY PS-WQP-PUMP 236421NoTreatment Plant - - Active
WQP TREATMENT-BOTANY PS-WQP-LINE 236422NoTreatment Plant - - Active
WQP TREATMENT-GN 330 SAMP STATION36423NoTreatment Plant - - Active
WQP TREATMENT-GN 425 SAMP STATION36424NoTreatment Plant - - Active
WQP TREATMENT-PROSPECT PARK PS-WQP36629NoTreatment Plant - - Active
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PWS Treatment Processes


Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
LITTLE FALLS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY1100Hypochlorination, PostDisinfection
LITTLE FALLS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY1100CoagulationParticulate removal
LITTLE FALLS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY1100FlocculationParticulate removal
LITTLE FALLS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY1100FilteredParticulate removal
LITTLE FALLS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY1100pH AdjustmentCorrosion control
LITTLE FALLS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY1100PermanganateManganese removal
LITTLE FALLS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY1100Ozonation, PreDisinfection
LITTLE FALLS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY1100SedimentationOrganics removal
WQP TREATMENT-BOTANY PS-WQP-PUMP 236421Inhibitor, OrthophosphateCorrosion control
WQP TREATMENT-BOTANY PS-WQP-LINE 236422Inhibitor, OrthophosphateCorrosion control
WQP TREATMENT-GN 330 SAMP STATION36423Inhibitor, OrthophosphateCorrosion control
WQP TREATMENT-GN 425 SAMP STATION36424Inhibitor, OrthophosphateCorrosion control
WQP TREATMENT-PROSPECT PARK PS-WQP36629Inhibitor, OrthophosphateCorrosion control
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For more information on a Water System:
Ask the operators of your water system, contact your primacy agency or file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Drinking water in general: Find out more about your drinking water web site or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). EPA has also prepared a table about various regulated drinking water contaminants.
Tools for accessing EPA drinking water data: Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) Federal Reporting Services and Drinking Water Performance and Results Report.
Research Data: As well as monitoring the levels of drinking water contaminants for which EPA has set standards, EPA, states, and water systems also carry out studies of contaminants that may need to be regulated in the future. For more information about these contaminants, please see the National Contaminant Occurrence Database.