Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07921)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07921.
Active Health Violations
3 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 80% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,700
Population
24
Water Systems
22
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Franklin Township Dept Of Public Works
1 health-basedSouth Brunswick Twp W Di
1 health-basedJoe Franco C/O At&T Long
Buxtons Country Restaurant
Fiddlers Elbow Golf Course
Trump National Golf Course
All resolvedAmerican Tel.&Tel Co Long Line
Fiddlers Elbow
Lamington Presbyterian Church
Burnt Mills Cider
Somerset Valley Ymca
Somerset Hills Learning Institute
All resolvedFidlers Elbow Golf Course
1 health-basedStanton Italian Table
All resolvedDept Of Trans-Bedminster Twp
Nj Dept Of Transportatio
Tally Ho Restaurant
Tally Ho Restaurant
Lamington School House
Roy Baker Co
T/A Waddell'S Texaco Service
Tokyo House Japanese Restauran
A&P
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07921) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.
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.