Historical Compliance Records NJ 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Hammonton Water Department

EPA ID: NJ0113001 · 12,153 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hammonton Water Department (NJ0113001): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. In the five-year tracking period, Hammonton Water Department filed 13 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 12,153 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
12,153
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00056 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$308K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hammonton Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$83,762
Median Household Income
23,385
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hammonton Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $83,762 and an estimated 23,385 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hammonton Water Department's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hammonton Water Department compares to EPA limits

Combined Radium 2 pCi/L (40% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Radium-228 at 3 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Gross Alpha at 2 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Radium-226 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.013 ppt, PFNA: 0.013 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Radium-228 was detected in this water system. ion exchange (water softener) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Hammonton Water Department (EPA ID: NJ0113001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 12,153 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 08037 in Hammonton.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 13 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 22, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Beta Radionuclides 3 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 3 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 2 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00056 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NJ or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hammonton Water Department (NJ0113001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hammonton Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hammonton Water Department; its 13 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Hammonton Water Department serve?

Hammonton Water Department serves approximately 12,153 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.

Where does Hammonton Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hammonton Water Department safe to drink?
Hammonton Water Department has a C safety grade based on 13 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Hammonton Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include Radium-228, Gross Alpha, Radium-226, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Hammonton Water Department serve?
Hammonton Water Department serves approximately 12,153 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hammonton Water Department's water source?
Hammonton Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hammonton Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00056 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hammonton Water Department's service area?
The Hammonton Water Department service area has a median household income of $83,762. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hammonton Water Department get its water?
Hammonton Water Department's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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