Water Quality in Clifton, NJ (07470)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07470.
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 87% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
54,112
Population
71
Water Systems
36
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (71)
Passaic Valley Water Commission
1 health-basedNj American Water - Short Hills
Township Of Wayne
All resolvedStahl Plaza
Lyndale Beverage
Passaic Cnty Golf Course
Reliance Insurance Co
Camp Arrowhead
Point View Orchards
Camp Kampo Inc
Old Barn Milk Bar Inc
French Hill Inn Inc
Camp Arrowhead
Wayne Shell Service Center
Countryside Nursing&Convalesce
Lakeview Convalescent Center I
Passaic County Golf Course
Ernie Tomei
North Jersey Country Club
Kinnelon Prof Bldg
Equity Plaza
Packanack Golf Club
Preakness Hills Country Club
Med.Prof.Park Condo Asso
Boat House - Garret Mountain Reservation
Tower - Garret Mountain Reservation
Preakness Hills Country
Swiss Tavern
Camp Hope - Main Well
2 health-basedNorth Jersey Country Club
Wayne Pizza (Lam'S)
Mt Freedom Office Common
North Jersey Country Club
Camp Aheka Drukker Scout Res
Mountain View Capital
Apple Montessori School-Hillsborough
All resolvedTimbers
Old Barn Milk Bar, Inc.
Youngs Mobilehome Park
Swann Lake Enterprises, Llc
American Legion #174
Big Dawg Depot Llc
Mountain Air Campground
All resolvedJohn Soojian Dds
Paris Inn
Wayne Citgo
Passaic Cnty.Golf(Dey Ma
Masons Mountainside Inn
Sunday Eagle Inc
Mt View Nursing Home
Ren & Li Corp
Mccubbs Bar
Passaic County Golf Course
Mc Cobbs
Zzzgoodyear Lodge
Franks Sanitation
Wayne Shell
Paul R Tedesco Gulf Service
Passaic Cnty Golf Course
Packanack Lake Country C
Grand Union Shopping Center
The Wayne Cattleman Corp
Brother Bruno'S Pizza Restaura
Dug-In Food Market
Wayne Charbroil
Totowa Wayne Shell Gas
Bc Service Station
Packanack Golf Club
Mary Janes Luncheonette
Totowa Wayne Shell Servicenter
John Torpy'S
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Clifton (07470) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36.
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.