Water Quality: Rockaway, NJ
2 water systems • 21,066 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Rockaway is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 21,066 people, and has 42 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Rockaway's violation count is 35% below the national average for New Jersey.
Water Systems Serving Rockaway
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKAWAY TWP WATER DEPT | NJ1435002 | Groundwater | 14,000 | 34 |
| ROCKAWAY BORO WATER DEPT | NJ1434001 | Groundwater | 7,066 | 8 |
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.