HAMMONTON WATER DEPT

PWSID: NJ0113001 · Hammonton, NJ · Serves 12,153 people

Health Violations

HAMMONTON WATER DEPT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
12,153
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

HAMMONTON WATER DEPT (PWSID NJ0113001) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 12,153 people in Hammonton, NJ, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Jersey drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including E. coli. Recorded violations span 2022–2022.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the New Jersey state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
NJ0113001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Hammonton, NJ
Population Served
12,153
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Nov 22, 2022
E. coli Yes Nov 22, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HAMMONTON WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
HAMMONTON WATER DEPT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does HAMMONTON WATER DEPT serve?
HAMMONTON WATER DEPT serves 12,153 people in Hammonton, NJ. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HAMMONTON WATER DEPT have?
HAMMONTON WATER DEPT has 2 total violations on record spanning 2022–2022. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HAMMONTON WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: E. coli.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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