Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07920)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07920.

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

28,753

Population

13

Water Systems

19

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

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)

Franklin Township Dept Of Public Works

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 57,150 people served
14 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

South Brunswick Twp W Di

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 45,450 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pleasant Valley Pool/ Park

Groundwater 650 people served
0 violations

Old Mill Inn

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Fellowship Deaconry Inc

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Albrook School

Groundwater 245 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Barnwell Gardens Subdivision

Groundwater 97 people served
0 violations

Camp Noam

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Sky Farm

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Fishers Point Mobile Park

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Prudential Ins Co Of America

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

11 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Short Hills (07920) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.

Fewer violations 78th 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

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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