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HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,401 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1013001
Violations
33

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: December 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – July 26, 2023Enforcement: 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: June 11, 2023 – June 28, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: December 30, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 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 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 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 HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART

Is HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART water safe to drink?

HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART water receives a grade of B (60/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART detected?

1 contaminants were tested in HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART have any EPA violations?

Yes, HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, RPT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART serve?

HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART serves approximately 1,401 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Hampton Boro-1013.

What type of water does HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART provide?

HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1013001.

How does HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

HAMPTON BOROUGH WATER DEPART scores 60/100 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

Hampton Boro-1013