Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07849)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07849.
Active Health Violations
20 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,380
Population
97
Water Systems
191
Violations (5yr)
20
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (97)
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) ✓
Rockaway Twp Water Dept
Groundwater 14,000 people served
11 violations (5yr)
Jefferson Twp W U Lk Hop
8 health-based Groundwater 8,500 people served
44 violations (5yr)
· 8 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Rockaway Boro Water Dept
Groundwater 7,066 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 3.36 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jefferson Twp W U Milton Sys
2 health-based Groundwater 4,500 people served
29 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Lead tested: 3.51 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jefferson Twp Mua Prospe
Groundwater 1,300 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Twp M.V.E.Shor
Groundwater 1,200 people served
0 violations
Windlass Restaurant & Marina
All resolved Groundwater 1,020 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Star Of The Sea Church
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
New Orleans Nolan'S Point
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Town & Country Servi
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Countryside Restaurant
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Richard T Walsh Jr Inc
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Twp Mua Lake W
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
B & J Market
Groundwater 602 people served
0 violations
Ellen T Briggs School
Groundwater 423 people served
0 violations
Great Cove Park
Groundwater 375 people served
0 violations
Charleys Tavern
Groundwater 375 people served
0 violations
Johnnys Woodport Lounge
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Begleys Deli
Groundwater 340 people served
0 violations
Alices
Groundwater 262 people served
0 violations
A Plus Sunoco
Groundwater 255 people served
0 violations
Building 1451 Llc
Groundwater 226 people served
0 violations
Camp Clifton
Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations
Merry A
Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations
Jefferson House
2 health-based Groundwater 215 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Milton Elementary School
Groundwater 211 people served
0 violations
Speedy Mart
1 health-based Groundwater 202 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Al'S Sunoco
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
#45 South Plaza Phase #1
3 health-based Groundwater 199 people served
34 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Coffmans Market
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Pies On Pizza
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Strip Mall
1 health-based Groundwater 145 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 14 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 3100 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Mcdonalds Restaurant #10579
Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Espanong Market
Groundwater 126 people served
0 violations
Willow Lake Day Camp
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Hurdtown Methodist Churc
Groundwater 123 people served
0 violations
Speedy Mart Food Stores
All resolved Groundwater 121 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Jefferson Twp Wd Madoc System
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Twp W U Mary A
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Mason St Pub
Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations
Days Inn
Groundwater 106 people served
0 violations
Paul & Christas Diner
All resolved Groundwater 103 people served
17 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Silver Spring Farm Resta
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Twp Public Works
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 12.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jefferson Twp Water Utility - Paderewski
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Schooley'S Mountain Park
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Tierneys Corner Inc
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Twp W Vassar Road
Groundwater 90 people served
13 violations (5yr)
Mountain Shore Water Sup
Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Twp Aztec/One
Groundwater 88 people served
0 violations
Skyland Medical Group, P.A.
All resolved Groundwater 84 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Olympus Gym
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Sandy Point Mobile Home
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
The Windlass Inc
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Betty Jane Tavern
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Abernaki Trail Homeowners Association
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Rockaway Twp Garage
2 health-based Groundwater 70 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 9.47 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hickory Grove Mhp 1 Front Sys
Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations
Rockaway Twp Health Ctr/Rockaw
1 health-based Groundwater 60 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Club 15
Groundwater 51 people served
1 violation (5yr)
The Betty Jane
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Peters Boat House
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Chapala Grill 3
All resolved Groundwater 48 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Jefferson Twp Day Care
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Yb Properties Llc
Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations
Chaplins
Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations
Floraine Inc
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Hurdtown Plaza
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
New Orleans
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Twp Dmh Divisi
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Tinys
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Tinys Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Smitty'S Marine Lounge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
United Methodist Church Of Lak
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Smittyis Tavern
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Prospect Pt Boat Yard
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tierney'S Corner
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Little Nicks
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cottontails
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Valeries @ Lake Hopatcong
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Clifton
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Berkshire V.Presby
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Zorba'S Char Broil
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Dairy Queen
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Charley'S Tavern
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
T A M P Is Oar House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mase Mt.Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Suomi Hovi Hotel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Holley'S Sunoco
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Suomi Hovi Corp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ginolfi'S Mobil Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Skipper'S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Al'S Sunoco
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
American Legion Post 245
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Zorbas Char-Broil
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
60 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
42 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
16 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
10 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
7 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
6 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
2 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit3.36 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit3100 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07849) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 191.
Fewer violations 98th percentile More violations
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.