Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07830)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07830.
Active Health Violations
18 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.
7,379
Population
32
Water Systems
115
Violations (5yr)
18
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (32)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Southeast Morris County Mua
All resolvedThe Multi Learning Cente
Hampton Borough Water Depart
Woodglen Elementary School
Valley View Elementary School
Lebanon Twp Sch - Valley View
All resolvedWestbrook Elementary School
3 health-basedWoodglen Elementary School
1 health-basedWoodglen School-North We
Old Turnpike School
All resolvedMarshall Hill Elem School
1 health-basedWoodglen School
Tewksbury Elementary School
All resolvedSandyston-Walpack School
All resolvedSt. John Newman Church
Woodglen Store Llc
All resolvedHoffmans Crossing School
2 health-basedEsc School At West Amwell
Raposa Kaiser Assoc. Llc
All resolvedBerry Patch Early Learning
Tonys Bistro
4 health-basedHayth Pre-School Learng
River Styx Restaurant
Little Brook Nursing Convalescent Home
7 health-basedMeadows At Oldwick
Hayths Pre School
Chabad Jewish Center At Mt. Olive
Haytown Nursery School
Little Brook Nursing Home
Old Turnpike Elementary School
Sawmill Elementary 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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07830) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 115.
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.