Randolph Twp Public Works Department

Our department delivers approximately 1.4 million gallons of water daily to our customers. We are committed to providing safe, reliable municipal water that meets or exceeds all regulatory standards. To ensure quality, we collect and analyze over 300 water samples annually to monitor water quality parameters.

Randolph Township is dedicated to delivering high-quality municipal water that surpasses state and federal standards. This report was prepared by the Randolph Township Water Department based on analytical data from Garden State Laboratories, Aqua Pro Laboratories, and the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority's 2018 Consumer Confidence Report.

Community Involvement:
The Randolph Township Council oversees decisions regarding our water system. They meet regularly at 502 Millbrook Avenue, typically on the first and last Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. To confirm meeting schedules, please contact our office or the township clerk at 973.989.7043.

Water Emergency Contact:
During business hours: Engineering department at 973.989.7066
After hours: Randolph Police Department at 973.989.7000

Source Water Information:
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has completed a Source Water Assessment Report for our water system, available at http://www.State.Nj.Us/dep/transfer or by contacting NJDEP's Bureau of Safe Drinking Water at 609.292.5550.

Water Source and Treatment:
Our water is purchased from the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA), which continuously tests their source water and treatment process. Their supply is ground water, treated with sodium hypochlorite for disinfection and lime for pH adjustment. The MCMUA's water comes from the Alamatong well fields - six wells in Randolph and Chester townships and two wells in Flanders Valley. These wells draw from Upper and Lower Stratified Glacier Drift and Lower Liethsville Limestone Formations.

1. Is tap water safe to drink?
   The District routinely monitors tap water quality. Each well is tested before distribution, with results reviewed by the Department of Health to ensure compliance with State and County limits. According to the 2008 Annual Water Quality Report, the water provided meets all requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New York State Department of Health, and Nassau County Department of Health.
2. Educational Information:
   All municipal water, including bottled varieties, may contain small amounts of some contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
3. What is the source of the District's municipal water?
   Our water comes from groundwater drawn from seven individual wells drilled into the Magothy aquifer and from one well field containing eight common suction wells connected to a shared suction pump.
4. Who is responsible for water service line repairs?
   The water service line from our mains to your building and its appurtenances are the property owner's responsibility and must be maintained at their expense.
5. When will chlorine addition stop?
   By law, the Water District must continue chlorinating its water supply until the Nassau County Health Department grants a waiver from mandatory disinfection.
6. Why must I pay for water resulting from a leak?
   Consumers are responsible for all water passing through their meter, including leakage. For service line leaks occurring before the meter, the District may estimate the cost of unmetered water.
7. Is the water hard or soft?
   Generally, our water has soft to moderate hardness. For detailed information, consult the District's Annual Water Quality Report available at the district office, the Bryant Library, or on our website.
8. Why do I need a backflow prevention device?
   Backflow prevention devices, most commonly Double Check Valves (DCVs), are required for properties with underground sprinkler systems. These devices contain water within your sprinkler system, protecting the public water supply from potential contamination. All installed backflow devices must undergo annual inspection by a Certified Back-Flow Tester as required by law.
9. What does the Water District add to our water?
   Water is treated at each well site with sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment and corrosion control, and disinfected with sodium hypochlorite. One well also undergoes treatment with granular activated carbon to absorb organic contaminants. Additional information is available in the Annual Water Quality Statements.
10. How do I find answers to additional questions?
    You can email information@roslynwater.org or visit the "Contact Us" page on our website.