Helmetta Water Department
EPA ID: NJ1206001 · 2,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Helmetta Water Department (NJ1206001): 4 violations on record since 2021. While 4 violations did appear in Helmetta Water Department's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 2,000 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Helmetta Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Helmetta Water Department have a median household income of $104,143 and about 2,317 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Helmetta Water 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 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Helmetta Water Department (EPA ID: NJ1206001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 2,000 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08828 in Helmetta.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0009 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 08828 - Helmetta
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Helmetta Water Department (NJ1206001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Helmetta Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Helmetta Water Department; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Helmetta Water Department serve?
Helmetta Water Department serves approximately 2,000 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Helmetta Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Helmetta Water Department (NJ): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1206001/
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