Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07836)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07836.
Active Health Violations
10 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 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,694
Population
60
Water Systems
60
Violations (5yr)
10
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (60)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Southeast Morris County Mua
All resolvedMt Olive High School
West Morris Mt Olive Hig
Chester M Stephens Elem School
Bartley Rest Home Inc
Han'S Sunoco
Tommaris Inc
Tinc Road School
Sandshore School
1 health-basedYmha
Solar Swim Club
Flanders Valley Wedding And Banquets
1 health-basedSwim & Sport Club Inc
Country Farms
1 health-basedFlanders Valley Tennis & Swim Club
Sunmart Sunoco Station & Convenience Sto
Flanders Mall Associates
Fla-Net Campground
1 health-basedBrandywine Restaurant
Vincenzos Pizza
All resolvedNorris Deli
Fun & Friends Nursery Sc
Flanders Bakery
Veolia Environmental Services
3 health-basedUnited Presbyterian Church Flanders
Flanders Fitness Center
Flanders Bar & Liquors Inc
Hunkele Equities
1 health-based4 Goldmine Rd Llc
180 Goldmine Road Complex
All resolved186 Goldmine Road Complex
Nu World Cuisine And Drink
Bright Horizons At Mt Olive
All resolvedSce Realty Llc
Asian Express
All resolvedFlanders Valley Business Park
Mt Olive School Bus Gara
Center Court Athletic Club - Pool
Center Court Athletic Club - Main
Happi-Time Nursery Schoo
Tri-State Quikrete
Swim & Sport Club Inc
Main Street Assoc
Aetc Corp Headquarters
Flanders Valley Farms
Environmental Transport Group
Roxbury Motel
Flanders Valley Day Care
2 health-based1 Goldmine Rd Llc
At & T Co
Verizon Netcong Work Center
All resolvedMutual Of Omaha Office B
Mansfield Inn
Provimi Inc
Kingtown Motel
Flanders Reformed Church
Ashley Farms
Tony & Rosemarys Tavern
Millbrook Sunoco/Mohawk
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
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 (07836) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 60.
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.