Water Quality: Hopewell Jctn, NY
16 water systems • 8,321 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Hopewell Jctn is served by 16 public water systems with a combined service population of 8,321 people, and has 97 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 18 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Hopewell Jctn's violation count is 18% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 1017, Contaminant 1028, Contaminant 1032, Contaminant 2805, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Hopewell Jctn
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEEKMAN COUNTRY CLUB | NY1302787 | Groundwater | 1,200 | 4 |
| BRETTVIEW ACRES WATER CO | NY1302762 | Groundwater | 1,150 | 4 |
| HOPEWELL NORTH WD | NY1330769 | Surface Water | 972 | 0 |
| FISHKILL PLAINS | NY1302805 | Surface Water | 900 | 11 |
| HOPEWELL HAMLET WATER DISTRICT | NY1330288 | Surface Water | 900 | 8 |
| FOUR CORNERS WATER COMPANY | NY1330614 | Surface Water | 750 | 2 |
| HOPEWELL SERVICES INC | NY1302764 | Groundwater | 500 | 15 |
| LITTLE SWITZERLAND | NY1302803 | Groundwater | 400 | 8 |
| SHENANDOAH ROAD WD | NY1330674 | Groundwater | 400 | 7 |
| HOPEWELL GLEN | NY1330699 | Mixed | 300 | 5 |
| REVERE PARK (EAST FISHKILL W D#2) | NY1302798 | Surface Water | 275 | 11 |
| SWARTOUT WATER DISTRICT | NY1330809 | Surface Water | 180 | 0 |
| PINEWOOD KNOLLS WATER DISTRICT | NY1302785 | Groundwater | 150 | 7 |
| TACONIC ESTATES WATER DISTRICT | NY1302810 | Groundwater | 115 | 6 |
| BEEKMAN MOBILE HOME PARK 2 | NY1302116 | Groundwater | 100 | 9 |
| COLD SPRING TRAILER COURT | NY3901354 | Groundwater | 29 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.