Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07853)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07853.
Active Health Violations
6 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 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12,339
Population
52
Water Systems
24
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (52)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Southeast Morris County Mua
All resolvedWashington Twp Mua-Schoo
All resolvedWashington Twp Mua-Hager
Washington Twp Mua-Woode
St Lukes Parish
All resolvedFrazier Industrial Co Corp
Welsh Farms Inc
Valley Shepherd Creamery
State Of Nj Hacklebarney St Pa
Centenary University Barns
2 health-basedCentenary College Uset - Classroom
Snow Bird Horse Farm - Indoor Well
Snow Bird Horse Farm - Outdoor Well
Our Lady Of The Mountain
All resolvedValley View Chapel
Assembly Of God Camp
Washington Twp Library
Frazier Industrial Co
1 health-basedSt. Mark'S Church
Washington Twp Sr Citize
1 health-basedHighlands Presbyterian Church
Schooley'S Mt Inn
Long Valley General Stor
35 Perry St Llc
Hunan Wok
Chesapeake Bay Seafood C
Omg Burger
1 health-basedCentenary College
White Birch
Buttonwood Mobile Home Ct
Valley Brook Country Day
Gourmet Expressions
Palmer Park Water System
Chesapeake Seafood Co.
Welsh Farms, Inc
Mountain View Bar And Grill
Washington Twp Community Ctr
Lakeside Tavern
1 health-basedFairmount Firehouse Co.
Washington Twp Police Dept
All resolvedImmanuel Evangelical Lut
All resolvedLong Valley Presbyterian
Long Valley Inn
Life Giving Fountain Romanian Church
Snow Bird Horse Farm
Washington Twp Dept Of P
Long Valley First Aid Sq
Suburban House School
Blue Crest Farms
Long Valley General Store
Sherwood-Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
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 (07853) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.
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.