Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07924)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07924.
Active Health Violations
14 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.
7,713
Population
19
Water Systems
53
Violations (5yr)
14
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Franklin Township Dept Of Public Works
1 health-basedSouth Brunswick Twp W Di
1 health-basedSpacious Skies Woodland Hills Llc
2 health-basedSpacious Skies Cg-Balsam Woods
All resolvedBernardsville Municipal Pool
Bernardsville Polo Grounds
Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks
St John On The Mountain
2 health-basedChurch Of St John
Spacious Skies Bear Den
Somerset Hills Country Club
7 health-basedNjas Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
1st Presbyterian Church Of Bernardsville
Round Top Homeowners Ass
Spacious Skies Country Oaks Llc
1 health-basedHarold A Thorpe
Elmi Plumbing And Water Co
Fellowship Deaconry Inc
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07924) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 53.
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.