Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07844)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07844.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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.
111
Population
47
Water Systems
52
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (47)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Aqua Nj - Phillipsburg
All resolvedHackettstown Mua
All resolvedLand Of Make Believe
Forest Manor Retirement Home I
Camp Hope
Liguor'S Sunoco
Dept Of Trans - Hope
New Jersey State Worthington F
Jenny Jump State Park
New Jersey State Jennyjump For
Worthington State Park
Forest Manor Retirement Home
Worthington State Park
Camp Hope
Hope Center - Upper Well
U S Gas
Dunfield Creek Well
Hope Antiques/Hope Community Center
1 health-basedHartung'S Store
Albertsons Service
Hartungs Store
Hi View Rest Home
Hope General Store
Worthington State Park
Albies
Hope Market
St Johns United Methodist Church
Camp Warren
Hope Pizzeria & Catering
Pine Hill Poultry Farm
Jenny Jump State Forest
Forest Manor Retirement
Millbrook Water Inc
All resolvedAmerican House Business
Jenny Jump St Park-Site
All resolvedJenny Jump St Park-Site
All resolvedHope Volunteer Fire Depa
American House Annex
Tamuzza Vineyards
New Jersey State Jennyjump For
New Jersey State Worthington F
Albertson Srv Station
Country Liquor Store
Liquori Sunoco
Land Of Make Believe Country S
Hope Township School
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07844) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 52.
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.