Water Quality in HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (07840)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07840.

188

Total Violations

48

Health-Based

140

Monitoring / Reporting

184

Resolved

What does this mean?

184 of 188 violations have been resolved. 48 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 140 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 72 Population served: 30,363

Violations Detail (188 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 12, 2025ActiveN/A
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Radium-226MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedIncreased risk of cancer
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Radium-228MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedIncreased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Vinyl chlorideMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedIncreased risk of cancer
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(31)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Sep 12Active

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-228

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Styrene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Jun 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Jun 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Jun 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

2024(44)

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 16Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 16Resolved

Radium-228

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-228

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Picloram

03

Jun 30Resolved

Picloram

03

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

59

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Picloram

03

Mar 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Feb 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Feb 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Feb 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Feb 21Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

HACKETTSTOWN (07840) has 188 recorded violations, including 48 health-based. 4 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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