Public water system record
Hammonton Water Dept
Serves Hammonton, Atlantic County, NJ · 12,153 people served
Federal records show 1 health-based violation and 46 monitoring/reporting issues for Hammonton Water Dept in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a resolved Revised Total Coliform Rule violation.
System profile
Source water
Groundwater
ZIP
08037
EPA system ID
NJ0113001
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 1
- Resolved
- 1
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 46
Key facts
- Hammonton Water Dept draws water from 5 wells.
- Most recent formal enforcement: administrative penalty by New Jersey, January 2015.
- Record on file since 1985, with 37 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 16 lead and 2,782 unknown out of 4,597 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Revised Total Coliform Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
110 | Nov 22, 2022 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Radium-228
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Radium-228
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Radium-226
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Combined Uranium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Radium-228
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Radium-226
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Combined Uranium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Styrene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Ethylbenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Toluene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Benzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
CHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Tetrachloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Trichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
1,2-Dichloropropane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Carbon tetrachloride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
1,2-Dichloroethane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Vinyl chloride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
p-Dichlorobenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
o-Dichlorobenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
DICHLOROMETHANE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Xylenes, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Radium-228
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Radium-226
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Combined Uranium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Radium-228
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Radium-226
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Combined Uranium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved |
Full record since 1985
EPA's records for Hammonton Water Dept go back to 1985. Before October 19, 2016 they list 37 health-based violations (37 resolved) and 215 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 8 |
| 1990s | 1 | 86 |
| 2000s | 19 | 49 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 17 | 72 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 0 | 8 |
| 2020s | 1 | 38 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE, began October 2012, Resolved.
Show all 37 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.103 µg/L, federal limit 0.05 µg/L (2.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.39 µg/L, federal limit 0.05 µg/L (7.8 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 17.2 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.59 µg/L, federal limit 0.05 µg/L (12 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 18 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.25 µg/L, federal limit 0.05 µg/L (5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16.8 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 19 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 19.1 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.2 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 17.8 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.9 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16.5 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.9 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.9 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 17 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16.7 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16.2 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16.2 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.7 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16.3 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.5 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.5 pCi/L, federal limit 15 pCi/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Tetrachloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 1997 | Resolved |
Enforcement actions
New Jersey regulators took 6 formal enforcement actions against Hammonton Water Dept between 2011 and 2015, filed as 8 records in EPA's data. The most recent was an administrative penalty in January 2015.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2015 | New Jersey | Administrative penalty | 21 violations: CHLOROBENZENE, Toluene, Styrene, o-Dichlorobenzene, p-Dichlorobenzene |
| Sep 6, 2012 | New Jersey | Signed compliance agreement | 5 violations (5 health-based): Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U |
| Jun 7, 2012 | New Jersey | Administrative penalty | 7 violations (7 health-based): Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U |
| Feb 2, 2012 | New Jersey | Administrative penalty | 1 violation (1 health-based): Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U |
| Jun 27, 2011 | New Jersey | Signed compliance agreement | 19 violations (19 health-based): Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U, Combined Radium (-226 and -228) |
| Jun 27, 2011 | New Jersey | Compliance order (no penalty) | 7 violations (7 health-based): Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U |
What the violations mean
Revised Total Coliform Rule
1 incidentThe system did not meet a requirement of the Revised Total Coliform Rule
Coliform and E. coli rules protect against bacteria in the distribution system
Where the water comes from
Hammonton Water Dept draws water from 5 wells.
Annual water quality report
Hammonton Water Dept must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Systems serving 10,000 or more people must mail or deliver the report to every customer, and from 2027 they must send it twice a year.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by New Jersey.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells