Water Quality in Clifton, NJ (07421)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07421.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,977
Population
56
Water Systems
82
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (56)
Passaic Valley Water Commission
1 health-basedNj American Water - Short Hills
Township Of Wayne
All resolvedRays Service Center
Toby'S Service Station
Castronova Sunoco
Paul'S Place
William J Welch & Donald R Wel
Moosehead Lodge
Dee Jay'S Inc
Atw Root Beer Drive In
South Shore Marina
Happy Times Day Care
All resolvedMt Jug Deli
All resolvedChrist The King Lutheran Churc
Our Lady Queen Of Peace/
Brook Side Farmers Market
19th Green
Upper Greenwood Lake Ass
Strengthen Our Sisters
Cafe Amore
19th Green
Hewitt Plaza Prof Condo
All resolvedFred Ferber
D' Boathous Restaurant
Old School Pub
Pauls Place
All resolvedSign Of The Turle Inc
Mountain Jug
Rockys Open Kitchen
Hotel California
Appalachian Lodge
Columbia Club Inc
Lakeside Inn
Paul'S Place
Jessies Country Kettle
Veterans Of Foreign Wars
Greenwood Lake & Hotel & Bar
Lake Shore Inn
Wawayanda State Park
All resolvedWawayanda State Park/Bath Hous
1 health-basedThe Pioneer Bar & Grill
All resolvedFox Island Creamy & Cafe
Greenwood Lake Campgroun
Shiloh Bible Camp
1 health-basedPioneer Tavern
Omni Day School
All resolvedMountainside Restaurant
Deluccas Italian Bread Bakery
Country Host
Wawayanda State Park
All resolvedWawayanda State Park
All resolvedTurnpike Bagel & Deli
Baumgartner
Masen'S Mountainside Inn
Queen Of Peace School
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Clifton (07421) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 82.
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.