C58/100
HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,400 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1104001
Violations
35
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – July 27, 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 HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
Is HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 5,400 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Hightstown Boro-1104.
What type of water does HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1104001.
How does HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT scores 58/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.