Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07874)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07874.
Active Health Violations
7 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 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,752
Population
58
Water Systems
51
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (58)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Aqua Nj - Phillipsburg
All resolvedHackettstown Mua
All resolvedStanhope W Dept
All resolvedByram Lakes Elem School
Brookwood Musconetcong River Poa
Waterloo Concert Field
T/A Mount Allamuch Scout Reser
Dunkin Donuts
Waterloo Village Foundtn
Waterloo Village
Byram Twp Consolidated School
Camp Somers
1 health-basedByram Civic Center
Classic Bagel & Bake
1 health-basedWild West City
1 health-basedQuick Check Store
Krauser Realty Corp. Sto
Camp Wheeler
2 health-basedColumbia Valley Campground Poo
Jefferson Dairy
All resolvedBarones Restaurant
Columbia Valley Campground-Bam
Pasauda Inc. C/O Greenho
Carl O Johnson
Clauss' Inn
Palace Restaurant Inc
Nielsen Nissan
2 health-basedMacden/Bldg Blocks Learn
Arthur Rd Well Assoc
Colby Water Co
All resolvedSalt
Creative Kidkare
Majestics Bar & Grill
Township Of Byram Munic
Center Of Humanistic Change
Charles St Community Ass
Claus Inn
Francis Ave W Asso Lk Ho
Byram Diner
Lake Lackawanna Club House
C O Johnson Ball Field
Mosaico Tavern
Waterloo Foundation
Sussex County Nisson
Heritage Inn
Beck,Theo & Frank
O'Connor,Stella/Market
Nga Assoc Inc Byram Motel Inc
Njdep Waterloo Village Office
All resolvedBrookwood Service Center Inc
Braun Aluminum
Byram Twp Rescue Squad
Byram Bus Line, Inc.
Black Forest Inn Inc
Fuller J&M Regional Gas
Tuttle'S Hess Station
Black Forest Inn Inc
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
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2022
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07874) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 51.
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.