Water Quality in Lafayette, NJ (07848)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07848.
Active Health Violations
5 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.
4,257
Population
31
Water Systems
67
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)
Lafayette Township School
All resolvedFarmstead Golf & Country Club
Bri-Mar Enterprises Inc
Farmstead Golf
All resolvedLafayette Federated Church
Carriage Mobile Homes Inc
1 health-basedFriar Mountain Mini Mall
1 health-basedMohawk Meadows
2 health-basedSunrise House Foundation
All resolvedLafayette Management
Dear Old Dad'S
Lafayette Twp Mun Bldg
Sussex County Mua
Lafayette Mill Market
Maple Tree Rest
Lakeland Andover School
Windsor House Tea Room Llc
Limestone Products Corp
Montague Family Restaura
Lewape Transportation Co Inc
St Francis High Sch Semi
Embarq
Crest Road Asso
Lafayette Firehouse
1 health-basedWesselhof Market
Bodhi Monestary
Lafayette Municipal Building
Schering Corporation
Polowy Stone
A & W Hardware
Camp Sacajawea
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?
Lafayette (07848) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 67.
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.