Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07860)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07860.
Active Health Violations
30 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 99% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
26,047
Population
196
Water Systems
258
Violations (5yr)
30
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (196)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Surface water 217,230 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Aqua Nj - Phillipsburg
All resolved Groundwater under influence of surface water 26,686 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hackettstown Mua
All resolved Groundwater 22,000 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Newton Water & Sewer Utility
All resolved Surface water 8,300 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.75 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ballys Park Place Casino
All resolved Groundwater 6,500 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Clementon Water Department
All resolved Groundwater 5,000 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.86 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Swedesboro Water Department
Groundwater 2,824 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.11 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Kittatinny Reg High Scho
All resolved Groundwater 2,400 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 8.71 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Sussex Cnty C.C/Don Bosc
Groundwater 2,260 people served
0 violations
Lowes Retail Store #1976
Groundwater 2,144 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Cedar Glen Lakes Water C
1 health-based Groundwater 2,126 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
S-W Branch Library
Groundwater 1,608 people served
0 violations
Elmer Boro W Dept
Groundwater 1,385 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Quick Check #68
Groundwater 1,179 people served
0 violations
Newjerseystateswartswoodpark
Groundwater 1,050 people served
0 violations
Burger King # 299
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Fredon Elementary School
Groundwater 812 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
T/A Orymca Camp
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Fredon Plaza
3 health-based Groundwater 620 people served
12 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Lodestar Park
Groundwater 600 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Big N Plaza
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Sussex Co Mall Shopping
All resolved Groundwater 595 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0.82 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1610 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Camp Auxilium
Groundwater 550 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6.34 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Saint Pauls Abbey
All resolved Groundwater 530 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 10 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Burger King
Groundwater 515 people served
0 violations
Fredon Township Civic Center
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Dairy Queen
Groundwater 456 people served
0 violations
Estaugh Corp T/A Medford Leas
All resolved Groundwater 450 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.72 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Great Divide Campground
All resolved Groundwater 408 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Green Valley Beach Campground
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Long Pond School
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Mckeown Elementrary School
Groundwater 393 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hampton Diner
Groundwater 358 people served
0 violations
Main Dining Hall Fairview Lakes
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Swartswood State Park
1 health-based Groundwater 325 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Long Pond School
All resolved Groundwater 310 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Pineview Terrace Incorporated
Groundwater 300 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.26 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hampton Township Park
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Mountain Shadows Lake I
2 health-based Groundwater 276 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Fountain House
Groundwater 252 people served
0 violations
Premier Health Associates
Groundwater 205 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Brookside Plaza
Groundwater 205 people served
0 violations
Northwest Christian Scho
Groundwater 205 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Swartswood St Pk-Inter C
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Marion Emmons Mckeown Sc
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Frelinghuysen Twp Elm Sc
5 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 9.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ethyl Realty Co
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Ymca Of The Oranges Camp
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Cesios Pizzeria
All resolved Groundwater 190 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Don Bosco College
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Great Divide Campground
All resolved Groundwater 175 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Green Hills Est Prop Own
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Lane Robbins Camp-Upper
Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations
Lane Robbins Camp-Bottom
Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations
Fairview Lake Ymca Camp
All resolved Groundwater 160 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Fairview Lake Ymca Camp
All resolved Groundwater 160 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Quick On The Way Newton Llc
All resolved Groundwater 156 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Newjerseystateswartswoodpark
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Country Inn Motel
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Toyota World Of Newton
All resolved Groundwater 150 people served
21 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Great Divide Campground
All resolved Groundwater 150 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Homestead Rehab And Health Care Center
1 health-based Groundwater 140 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Sussex Imports
Groundwater 140 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Sheridans Restaurant & Tavern
Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
R & T Nautilus
Groundwater 128 people served
0 violations
Fredon Town Hall And Fir
Groundwater 127 people served
0 violations
Newton Veterinary Hospital
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.71 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Sugar Mtn Plaza
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Manor Plaza Condo Association Complex
1 health-based Groundwater 120 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 68 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 2160 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
A&G Pizza
Groundwater 109 people served
0 violations
Sneaky Petes
Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations
Casa Bellisima
Groundwater 106 people served
0 violations
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Groundwater 106 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 11.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
A & G Pizza
1 health-based Groundwater 106 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
The Outdoor Ctr At Stickles
Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations
Camp St Benedict
Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations
Sussex County Library
Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations
Fairview Lake Ymca-Camp Laurel
Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations
Yellow Frame Presbyterian
All resolved Groundwater 102 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Cherry Croft Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sussex Cnty Health Ctr
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sussex Cnty Hlth-The Homested
2 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
19 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Lead tested: 5.44 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Sussex County Library
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Camp Kiamesha
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Fairveiw Ymca Camp Birch Unit
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Sussex County Health Center
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Bella Italia / Econo Lodge
Groundwater 87 people served
0 violations
Swing In Deli
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Faith Chapel Wesleyan Church
Groundwater 82 people served
0 violations
Lawrence Business Park Condo Assoc.
Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.56 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Thorlabs Inc
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hillside Village
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 4.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Kittatinny Valley Sp Office Well
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Sherwood Village
1 health-based Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based
American Legion Post 86
Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations
Time Out Restaurant
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Springdale Auction Market
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Thor Labs (Stickle Pond Facility)
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
231 Newton Sparta Road Llc
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Willow Glen Academy
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Jcp&L Co Newton Op Hq
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
T/A Lenas
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Camisa Pizza
Groundwater 58 people served
8 violations (5yr)
Subaru World Of Newton
All resolved Groundwater 58 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pig Whisle Inn
All resolved Groundwater 56 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
La Bahia
Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations
Angry Erik Brewing
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Audi Volkswagen Of Newton
2 health-based Groundwater 55 people served
14 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Audi Volkswagon Newton
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
County Of Sussex-Lafayette Com
All resolved Groundwater 53 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Stllwater Cafe
2 health-based Groundwater 53 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
The Circle Restaurant
1 health-based Groundwater 52 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Stillwater Twp Municipal Court
Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations
Fairveiw Lake Ymca Camp-Wickap
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Our Place
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Newton Country Club
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Steward'S Root Beer
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
The Willows Restaurant Inc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Stewarts Of Sussex County
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lane Robbins 2
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Fairview Lake Ymca Camp
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Hampton Twp Municipal Bldg
Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations
Sussex County Garage
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Baleville Congregational Christian Churc
Groundwater 43 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Robert Fiore Dmd
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Smoke House Bbq
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Hampton Twp Municipal Bldg
3 health-based Groundwater 40 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Four Chicks Cafe
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Newton Kia
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.02 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Camp Aldersgate-Lake Are
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Open Road
Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations
Newton Moose Lodge 432
All resolved Groundwater 39 people served
20 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Louise Childs Library
Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations
The Brass Rose Spa & Salon
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Brook Haven Boarding Hom
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Nicky T'S
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Joseph C Savage
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Country Store
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Stillwater Municipal Bld
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
For Children Only
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Susex County Fire Training
1 health-based Groundwater 32 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Schneider & Marguard Inc
Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Boomers Place
Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Quality Inn
1 health-based Groundwater 31 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Little Pony Play School
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Salesian Sisters Of St John Bo
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Hampton Senior Center
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Sussex Cty Juvinile Det
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Andover Professional Condo
2 health-based Groundwater 28 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Sacred Heart Retreat Center
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Andover Township Police
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Kittatinny Valley Sp Fishrmn Toilet Well
All resolved Groundwater 28 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Brook Haven Boarding Hom
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Schneider & Marquard Inc.
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Riverside Campground
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Browny Food Products, In
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kenville Dairy Queen
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
J&D Sunoco
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rabbit Patch
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
D.C.'S Country Corner
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Intercar Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Hillside Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pine Ridge Inn Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
New Foundland Prof Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sussex County Garage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
L C Service
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Brookside Campsites
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Windy Brow Farms
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Trustees Of Harmony Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Layton Garage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tonys Cocktail Lounge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Andover Country Inn Inc T/A Fe
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Newton Hess Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Harmong Lodge #8
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fifth Happiness
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dove Island Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Newton Country Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sussex Co Garage/Hopatco
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jagger'S Service Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Faith Assembly Of God
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Otto'S Pub
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wagon Train Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Andover Twp Municipal Bg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Villa Capri Pizza
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stillwater County Garage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dominicks Pizzeria
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Andover Twp Police Dept
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sheridan'S Lounge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
B&J Bar & Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Andover Twp Fire Department
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fredon Animal Clinic
Groundwater 2 people served
0 violations
Wilburs Country Store
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Longcores Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Nielson & Friedland Mobile Hom
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Longcores Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
95 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
38 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
33 violations
Has active
NitrateHealth-Based
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
12 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
15 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
11 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
5 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit2160 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07860) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 258.
Fewer violations 99th 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
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.