Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07054)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07054.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

29,480

Population

15

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Nj American Water - Short Hills

Surface water 217,230 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Southeast Morris County Mua

All resolved
Surface water 62,349 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Parsippany-Troy Hills Water Department

All resolved
Purchased surface water 50,400 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.33 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jefferson Industrial Park, Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 320 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Rolling Hills Condminium Association

All resolved
Groundwater 240 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pfizer-Leeming/Pacquin Divisio

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Utopia Deli

1 health-based
Groundwater 166 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Northern Westchester 103-105

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

New Foundland Amoco

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Gaf Materials Co

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Smiles Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

White Deer Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Amoco Station #4260

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

S.J.F. Associates

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Scerbo Auto Body

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Short Hills (07054) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.

Fewer violations 72th percentile More violations

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.

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.

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