Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07005)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07005.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 16 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
15,307
Population
28
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Southeast Morris County Mua
All resolvedBoonton Water Dept
1 health-basedT/A Scout Acres
T/A Camp Mohican
Rockaway Valley School
Deer Lake Club
Boonton Twp Water Dept
Rfl Industries Inc
Johanson Mfg. Corp.
Breed Corp.
Sarah Frances Tally Ho Manor
Rock Island Lake Club
Hubbell Power System Inc
Mt Effort Shopping Plaza
All resolvedRockaway Veterans Park
Johanson Manufacturing
Mustard Seed Montessori
Luigi'S Rancho
Kij Management
2 health-basedJohanson Manufacturing Bldg 3
Mechanical Institute Inc
Johanson Mfg Corp
Bill'S Automotive
Dearfield Plumbing &Heating Co
Riverside Hospital Corp
Hemlock Rest Home
Slovak Sokol Camp
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07005) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.