Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07850)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07850.
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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,828
Population
35
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Southeast Morris County Mua
All resolvedRoxbury Twp W Dept-Shore
Roxbury Twp W Dept-Sky V
2 health-basedDavis Catering Service
Bella Pizza
Seven-Eleven Food Store
State Of Nj Hopatcong State Pa
Landing Snono
Ridge Restaurant Inc
Joes Market
1881 Nj Llc
1 health-basedPort Morris United Meth
Landing Dairy Bar
Westmoreland Restaurant
Rumor'S
Landing Service Center
Henry Harjes
Roxbury Twp W Dept-Evergreen
All resolvedFour Aces
Ledgewood Hills Water Co
The New Village Barn Inc
Jcp&L Co Newton Oper Hq
Metramatic Corp
Ridgewood Manor
Pops Brand Llc
1 health-basedAsian Landing Garden
Lake End Inn
Stephens State Park
1 health-basedLakeside Eatery
All resolvedPrc Corporation
Prc Corporation #1
Ice Factory
Granato Bros
Beanstalk Academy 2
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
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 (07850) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.
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.