Water Quality in Clifton, NJ (07438)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07438.
Active Health Violations
15 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 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,160
Population
86
Water Systems
125
Violations (5yr)
15
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (86)
Passaic Valley Water Commission
1 health-based Surface water 310,483 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.73 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
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) ✓
Township Of Wayne
All resolved Purchased surface water 55,000 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jefferson Twp High School
All resolved Groundwater 1,400 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jefferson Twp Middle School
Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations
Oak Ridge 66
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Oakridge Lake Tavern
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Barons Restaurant
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
T/A Oak Ridge Texaco
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Cedars Rest Home Inc
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Thomas & Riva Francesconi
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Lakeside Retirement Home Inc
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Berkshire Plaza
1 health-based Groundwater 675 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Cozy Lake Elementary
All resolved Groundwater 530 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.01 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
St Thomas The Apostle C
Groundwater 504 people served
0 violations
Pine Village Grove Inn
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Fairy Tale Forest
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Michaelangelos
Groundwater 375 people served
0 violations
Marios Pizza
Groundwater 375 people served
0 violations
The Grill Room
All resolved Groundwater 365 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
La Genie Restaurant
Groundwater 336 people served
0 violations
Mr Ds Luncheonette
Groundwater 315 people served
0 violations
Sun Air Camp
1 health-based Groundwater 303 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
1000 Islands Koa
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
St John Vianney Rc Church
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
The Philadelphia Church Minist
Groundwater 254 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Hilton Inn
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Berkshire Valley Golf Course
Groundwater 210 people served
0 violations
Valley Dairy Store
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Eddies Corner Inc
Groundwater 174 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Casa Bianca
All resolved Groundwater 162 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Marios Pizza
Groundwater 154 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Island Of Spirits
Groundwater 154 people served
0 violations
Bowling Green Golf Club Inc
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Holy Faith Lutheran Church
Groundwater 140 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Jimmy Geez North
Groundwater 133 people served
0 violations
Convenience America
Groundwater 127 people served
0 violations
Lakeland Bank
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Sunoco Route 23
3 health-based Groundwater 105 people served
14 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Island Of Pizza
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Grace Evangelical Free Church
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Oak Ridge Mobile Home Park
1 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
5711 Berkshire Valley Realty Llc
Groundwater 88 people served
0 violations
Portofinos
Groundwater 87 people served
0 violations
Lobsteer Inn
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Pizza Station
All resolved Groundwater 83 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Cottage Deli
Groundwater 82 people served
0 violations
Valley Tavern
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Daily Planet Inc
1 health-based Groundwater 79 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Valley Roost
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Fables At Fairy Tale Forest
1 health-based Groundwater 62 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Shoebox Storage
1 health-based Groundwater 62 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Island Of Spirits (Sakur
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
The Philadelphia Church Minist
Groundwater 59 people served
4 violations (5yr)
St Vianney Rc Church
4 health-based Groundwater 51 people served
14 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based
Milton Garage Inc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Eastern Propane Corporation
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Loving & Learning Child Care Center
Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations
Tidland Corporation Eastern Di
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Lake Texaco Service
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Twp W U Aztec
Purchased groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Oakridge Presbyterian Church/My Sch Day
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.83 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Milton Inn
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Esco Products
Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Emilius & Associates Corp
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Esco Products Corp
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Drummond School
All resolved Groundwater 26 people served
26 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Wegmann Butchers, Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Nyoda
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bob'S Mobil
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Alexander
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Berkshire Valley Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
American Lgn Post 423
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bill'S Barber Shop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Milton Garage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Family Dentistry & Deli Works
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Watersedge Apt
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sun-Air Farm
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sharon'S Unisex Hair D.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Milton United Meth Churc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Golden Goose Inn A Romannia Venture
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Morskie Oko Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St Gabriels Episcopal Church
Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations
Annie Laurie Inn Inc
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
The Country Day School
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
78 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
7 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
5 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Clifton (07438) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 125.
Fewer violations 97th 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.
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.