LACEY TWP MUA Water Quality Report

Population

29,000

people served

Water Source

🏔️ Ground

wells & aquifers

National Rank

Top 94%

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 24

violations recorded

D

Poor

Safety Grade

24 violations in the past 5 years, including 3 health-based

System Details

PWSID
NJ1512001
Population Served
29,000
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Local Government
State
New Jersey
EPA Region
2

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Total Coliform Monitoring/Reporting8
Contaminant 0999 Monitoring/Reporting9
Contaminant 7000 Monitoring/Reporting1
Arsenic Monitoring/Reporting1
Barium Monitoring/Reporting1
Cadmium Monitoring/Reporting1
Chromium Monitoring/Reporting1
Cyanide Monitoring/Reporting1
Fluoride Monitoring/Reporting1
Selenium Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 1036 Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 1052 Monitoring/Reporting1
Beryllium Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 1075 Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 1085 Monitoring/Reporting1
Thallium Monitoring/Reporting1
Uranium Monitoring/Reporting1
Radium-226 Monitoring/Reporting1
Gross Alpha Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 8000 Monitoring/Reporting3
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 5000 Health-Based18

Violation History

2023
7
2022
11
2021
6
2020
4
2018
2
2017
5
2016
4
2015
1
2014
13
2013
1

Total violations on record: 57

Service Area

Cities Served

ZIP Codes Served

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Arsenic, Uranium, Radium-226, Fluoride, Cadmium, Chromium, Selenium, Barium

$150–$400

Activated Carbon Filter

Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement

Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

$20–$100

Water Distiller

Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation

Removes: Arsenic, Cadmium, Fluoride

$80–$200

UV Water Purifier

Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals

Removes: Total Coliform

$50–$150

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade D
Avg: B-C
57violations total

204% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 4× the national average.