When: July 1, 2021 – July 14, 2021Enforcement: 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 HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT
Is HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 257 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
66 contaminants were tested in HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT has 257 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 19,458 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 2 communities: Hawthorne Boro-1604, Fair Lawn Boro-0217.
What type of water does HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1604001.
How does HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT 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.