Hopewell Boro W Department
EPA ID: NJ1105001 · 2,035 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hopewell Boro W Department (NJ1105001): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Per EPA records, Hopewell Boro W Department: 1 unresolved violation, 2,035 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hopewell Boro W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hopewell Boro W Department serves a community with a median household income of $157,868 and an estimated 4,567 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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?
Hopewell Boro W Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Hopewell Boro W Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Selenium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Hopewell Boro W Department (EPA ID: NJ1105001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 2,035 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08525 in Hopewell.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 14, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Selenium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 08525 - Hopewell
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hopewell Boro W Department (NJ1105001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hopewell Boro W Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Hopewell Boro W Department serve?
Hopewell Boro W Department serves approximately 2,035 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Hopewell Boro W Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hopewell Boro W Department (NJ): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1105001/
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