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HACKETTSTOWN MUA — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 22,000 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ2108001
Violations
86

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: July 17, 2024 – August 1, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: December 11, 2022 – December 22, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – July 23, 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 – October 12, 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 HACKETTSTOWN MUA

Is HACKETTSTOWN MUA water safe to drink?

HACKETTSTOWN MUA water receives a grade of F (3/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 86 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HACKETTSTOWN MUA detected?

66 contaminants were tested in HACKETTSTOWN MUA's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HACKETTSTOWN MUA have any EPA violations?

Yes, HACKETTSTOWN MUA has 86 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, RPT, Other. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does HACKETTSTOWN MUA serve?

HACKETTSTOWN MUA serves approximately 22,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Hackettstown Town-2108.

What type of water does HACKETTSTOWN MUA provide?

HACKETTSTOWN MUA sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ2108001.

How does HACKETTSTOWN MUA compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

HACKETTSTOWN MUA scores 3/100 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

Hackettstown Town-2108