What was found in Hopewell's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 85.6 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 · 3,781 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 86.5 µg/L — HOPEWELL CONSOLIDATED WD #2 · 1,615 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 62.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 · 3,781 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 66 µg/L — HOPEWELL CONSOLIDATED WD #2 · 1,615 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.55 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 · 3,781 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 43.5 µg/L — HOPEWELL CONSOLIDATED WD #2 · 1,615 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 · 3,781 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 · 3,781 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 20 µg/L — HOPEWELL CONSOLIDATED WD #2 · 1,615 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 · 3,781 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: HOPEWELL CONSOLIDATED WD #2 · 1,615 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 · 3,781 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: HOPEWELL CONSOLIDATED WD #2 · 1,615 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 · 3,781 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 · 3,781 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.195 µg/L — HOPEWELL CONSOLIDATED WD #2 · 1,615 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 · 3,781 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0028 mg/L — HOPEWELL CONSOLIDATED WD #2 · 1,615 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hopewell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOPEWELL CONS WD 1 | 3,781 |
| HOPEWELL CONSOLIDATED WD #2 | 1,615 |
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell tap water
Is Hopewell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Hopewell. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Hopewell?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hopewell, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hopewell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hopewell include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.