Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07885)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07885.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 14 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

11,806

Population

20

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

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)

Awo&M - Picatinny Arsenal

Groundwater 6,011 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.82 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Woodport Boat Basin

Groundwater 475 people served
0 violations

Vincents Pizza

Groundwater 330 people served
0 violations

Tap House 15

1 health-based
Groundwater 220 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Tilcon Administration

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

Exxon Usa 3-2297

All resolved
Groundwater 104 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Firehouse Pub

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Sun Valley Park

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Berkshire Mobile Manor

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

L.B.V. United Meth Churc

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

The Roasted Breadfruit Grill

All resolved
Groundwater 26 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lindeken Farms

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Chase Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Caravan Tours Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Berkshire Shell

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Berkshire Bottle Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Irish American Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lovis Kassay

Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

12 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Short Hills (07885) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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.

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.

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