Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07828)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07828.

Active Health Violations

23 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 100% of US ZIP codes.

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

15,461

Population

Water Systems

431

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (73)

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) ✓

Mount Olive Twp W D Main

2 health-based

Groundwater 7,887 people served

27 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Mt Olive Villages Water

4 health-based

Groundwater 5,000 people served

31 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based

Lead tested: 9.51 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Mt Olive Village Green Water System

2 health-based

Groundwater 3,600 people served

26 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Stillwater Water District 1

1 health-based

Groundwater 1,200 people served

55 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Morris Chase/Morris Hunt Pcws

1 health-based

Groundwater 1,080 people served

13 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Mount Olive Twp W D Sand

2 health-based

Groundwater 744 people served

28 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1370 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Seven Eleven

Groundwater 700 people served

0 violations

Mt Olive Twp Wd Pinecrest

2 health-based

Groundwater 648 people served

36 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Lead tested: 3.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1780 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Mt Olive Twp Tinc Farm

1 health-based

Groundwater 597 people served

94 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Monitoring

Jul 2025 Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Monitoring

Jul 2025 Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule Monitoring

Jul 2025 Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Monitoring

Apr 2025 Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Monitoring

Apr 2025 Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U Monitoring

Oct 2024 Resolved

Radium-228 Monitoring

Oct 2024 Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Monitoring

Oct 2024 Resolved

Radium-226 Monitoring

Oct 2024 Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring

Jul 2024 Resolved

Chlorine Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Combined Uranium Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Radium-226 Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Radium-228 Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Feb 2024 Resolved

Chlorine Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

Combined Uranium Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

Radium-226 Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

Radium-228 Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Styrene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Xylenes, Total Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Toluene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Ethylbenzene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Benzene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Vinyl chloride Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Trichloroethylene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Oct 2023 Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring

Jul 2023 Resolved

Xylenes, Total Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Styrene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Vinyl chloride Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Radium-228 Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Trichloroethylene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Combined Uranium Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Ethylbenzene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Toluene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Benzene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Radium-226 Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Jan 2023 Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring

Jul 2022 Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring

Jan 2022 Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule Health

Aug 2021 Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring

Jul 2021 Resolved

Public Notice Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Budd Lake Plaza

Groundwater 441 people served

0 violations

Corner Rest T/A Greeks Tavern

3 health-based

Groundwater 360 people served

6 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based

Welsh Dragon

Groundwater 330 people served

0 violations

Mt Olive Carlton Hills Water System

Groundwater 267 people served

12 violations (5yr)

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Mount Olive W.D. Goldmine System

Purchased groundwater 267 people served

Groundwater 120 people served

Days Inn

1 health-based

Mt Olive Twp W D Juckett

Groundwater under influence of surface water 57 people served

0 violations

Johnson Gmc Cadillac

All resolved

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 2.26 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

East Lakewview Llc

Groundwater 47 people served

0 violations

Super 8 / Budd Lake Hospitality Llc

All resolved

Groundwater 46 people served

4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Bajram Leka

Groundwater 40 people served

0 violations

The Boat House

Groundwater 38 people served

5 violations (5yr)

Family Dentistry

Groundwater 35 people served

0 violations

Sunset Motel

All resolved

4 health-based

Groundwater 25 people served

37 violations (5yr)

Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Sep 2025 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jul 2025 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

May 2025 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Apr 2025 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Mar 2025 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Mar 2025 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Feb 2025 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Feb 2025 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Dec 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Dec 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Nov 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Nov 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Oct 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jun 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

May 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

May 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jan 2024 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Dec 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Dec 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Nov 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jun 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

May 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Apr 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Mar 2023 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Apr 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jan 2022 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Oct 2021 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Oct 2021 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jul 2021 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Jul 2021 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

97 violations

Has active

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

86 violations

Has active

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

29 violations

Has active

ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

22 violations

All resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring

20 violations

All resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring

20 violations

All resolved

E. COLIMonitoring

19 violations

Has active

Public NoticeMonitoring

8 violations

Has active

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring

7 violations

All resolved

Radium-226Monitoring

6 violations

All resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring

6 violations

All resolved

Radium-228Monitoring

6 violations

All resolved

Groundwater RuleMonitoring

6 violations

Has active

Combined UraniumMonitoring

5 violations

All resolved

NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

4 violations

All resolved

TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

StyreneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Xylenes, TotalMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

TolueneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

EthylbenzeneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

BenzeneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Vinyl chlorideMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

TrichloroethyleneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring

1 violation

Has active

TTHMMonitoring

1 violation

Has active

NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation

All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit

1370 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Short Hills (07828) has more violations than 100% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 431.

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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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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.