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EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,393 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ1410001
Violations
124

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.006 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.004 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024 – November 15, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Public notification violation

When: July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2021 – November 29, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – November 29, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: July 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT

Is EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 124 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT detected?

67 contaminants were tested in EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT has 124 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 8 are health-based violations.

How many people does EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT serve?

EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT serves approximately 11,393 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: East Hanover Twp.-1410.

What type of water does EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT provide?

EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ1410001.

How does EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

EAST HANOVER TWP WATER DEPT scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

East Hanover Twp.-1410