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STANHOPE W DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,730 people · New Jersey

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NJ1919001
Violations
172

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – July 17, 2024Enforcement: 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: December 30, 2023 – April 26, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: October 11, 2023 – May 8, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: September 1, 2023 – September 6, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

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: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – July 30, 2022Enforcement: 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 STANHOPE W DEPT

Is STANHOPE W DEPT water safe to drink?

STANHOPE W DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 172 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has STANHOPE W DEPT detected?

31 contaminants were tested in STANHOPE W DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does STANHOPE W DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, STANHOPE W DEPT has 172 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT.

How many people does STANHOPE W DEPT serve?

STANHOPE W DEPT serves approximately 3,730 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Stanhope Boro-1919.

What type of water does STANHOPE W DEPT provide?

STANHOPE W DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ1919001.

How does STANHOPE W DEPT compare to other utilities in New Jersey?

STANHOPE W 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

Stanhope Boro-1919