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BELLMAWR WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 9,522 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ0404001
Violations
10

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.58 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – November 15, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 15, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – October 15, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About BELLMAWR WATER DEPT

Is BELLMAWR WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

BELLMAWR WATER DEPT water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has BELLMAWR WATER DEPT detected?

32 contaminants were tested in BELLMAWR WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BELLMAWR WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, BELLMAWR WATER DEPT has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does BELLMAWR WATER DEPT serve?

BELLMAWR WATER DEPT serves approximately 9,522 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Bellmawr Boro-0404.

What type of water does BELLMAWR WATER DEPT provide?

BELLMAWR WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ0404001.

How does BELLMAWR WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

BELLMAWR WATER DEPT scores 78/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Bellmawr Boro-0404