Water Quality: Butler, NJ
2 water systems • 7,735 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Butler is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 7,735 people, and has 64 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 10 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Butler's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for New Jersey. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Butler
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTLER WATER DEPT | NJ1403001 | Surface Water | 7,630 | 29 |
| WONDER LAKE PROPERTIES I | NJ1615017 | Groundwater | 105 | 35 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.