Water Quality in HAMILTON, NJ (08691)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08691.

274

Total Violations

7

Health-Based

267

Monitoring / Reporting

239

Resolved

What does this mean?

239 of 274 violations have been resolved. 7 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 267 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: 41 Population served: 148,136

Violations Detail (274 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 1, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 1, 2025ActiveN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(17)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jul 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jul 1Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

2024(61)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

E. COLI

34

Oct 21Active

E. COLI

34

Oct 21Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Aug 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Aug 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Aug 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Aug 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Aug 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Aug 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-228

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-228

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Radium-226

03

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

May 31Resolved

TTHM

27

May 31Resolved

TTHM

27

May 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

May 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

May 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

May 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 30Active

How Does This Compare?

HAMILTON (08691) has 274 recorded violations, including 7 health-based. 35 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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