Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07821)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07821.
Active Health Violations
9 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 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,662
Population
63
Water Systems
55
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (63)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Aqua Nj - Phillipsburg
All resolvedHackettstown Mua
All resolvedWawa 8440
Forest Lakes Water
All resolvedAndover Intermediate Car
The Sideboard Inc
Panther Lake & Travel Trailer
Vince'S Andover Texaco
Lovey'S Ii Inc
Panther Lake
Andover Diner C/O Harold Huff
Andover Intermediate Car
Good Shepherd Rc Church
Perona Farms
Andover Boro Water Dept
All resolvedKittatinny Visitor Center
2 health-basedSpringdale Park Inc
Crossed Keys Farmhouse
Frenches Grove Water Co
1 health-basedPanther Lake Cg - Office Well
Panther Lake Cg - Birch Park
Andover Nursing & Conval
Panther Lake Cg-Ash Park
Andover Nursing Home
Perona Farms
Stonewood Tavern
Tranquility Farms Llc
2 health-basedNorth Shore Water Association
All resolvedCrossed Keys
Scranberry Coop
Panther Lake Campground
Nve Pharmeceutical Inc.
All resolvedHudson Guild Farm
Strawberry Point Poa
All resolvedPanther Lake Cg - Orchard Park
1 health-basedBridgeway Rehabilitation Services Inc
Andover Mini Mall
Byram Trading Post
Tranquility General Store
Byram Twp Fire Co
Andover Aeroflex
Willor Manor Water Co
Tranquility Store
The Barn @ Perona Farms
Cartridge Actuated Devices
The Tamaracks
Newhouse Building
1 health-basedFrogmore
Whitehouse Motel
2 health-basedNve, Inc. (Canning Plant)
Holiday Motel
Adam Todd Inn
Nat'L Bank Of Sussex Cty
3 Generations
Green Twp First Aid
Lakeland Emergency Squad
Byram Fire Dept #2
Mama Lisa'S
Waterloo Village Foundtn
Panther Lake Cg-Johnson
1st Jersey Nat'L Bnk Wst
Andrew Polowy
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07821) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 55.
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.