Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07930)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07930.
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 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,648
Population
92
Water Systems
101
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (92)
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) ✓
West Morris Central High
All resolved Groundwater 1,615 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
W Morris Reg. High Schoo
Groundwater 1,300 people served
0 violations
West Main Associates
All resolved Groundwater 574 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 13.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Bragg Elementary School
Groundwater 480 people served
0 violations
Bragg School
Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations
Alstede Farms - House & Farm
1 health-based Groundwater 420 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Alstede Farms - Farm Store
Groundwater 420 people served
0 violations
Dickersons School
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Dickerson Elementary School
All resolved Groundwater 400 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Chester Diner
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Black River Middle School
1 health-based Groundwater 380 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 4.97 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Black River School
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Country View Village, Llc
Groundwater 310 people served
6 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.14 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Flanders Llc
All resolved Groundwater 305 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Chester Community Pool
Groundwater 302 people served
0 violations
Cooperative Industries Inc
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Chester Diner
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Chester Mall
Groundwater 275 people served
0 violations
Highlands Building
All resolved Groundwater 240 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Kessler Institute For Rehab
1 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
13 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.57 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Dianns Drive In
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Domino'S Pizza
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Bills Lunchonette & Pizzarea
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Welkind Neuro Hosp Wl 1
Groundwater 132 people served
0 violations
Chester Twp. & Boro
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Chester Twp Police Station & Town Hall
Groundwater 118 people served
0 violations
Montessori Kids Universe- Chester
All resolved Groundwater 117 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Chubb Park
Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations
Old Mill Tavern
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Larisons Turkey Farm Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Nw Plaza Llc
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Windy Acres Mobile Home
1 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 4.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Cooperative Industries
Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations
Bernies Hillside Lounge
All resolved Groundwater 95 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Devereux Foundation #2
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Allen Welkind Memorial Hospita
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
The Old Mill Tavern
Groundwater 72 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Public House Inn
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Dogwood School
All resolved Groundwater 63 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Westmontschool
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Garland School
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
415 Rt 24 Condo Association
All resolved Groundwater 59 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Karen'S House
All resolved Groundwater 55 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Dogwoodnursery
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
1 Mill Ridge Lane
All resolved Groundwater 55 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 3.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
360 Route 24
Groundwater 52 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.25 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Mini Mac Drive In
All resolved Groundwater 52 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Chester Shopping Mall
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Glenora
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Redwoods Restaurant
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Williamson Bldg
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Rocondo Condo Owners Ass
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Delta 7th Heaven Market
All resolved Groundwater 47 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Artista Italian Specialties
1 health-based Groundwater 43 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Bajwa Management Llc
All resolved Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Devereux Foundation #3
Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations
Devereux Foundation-Well #4 Sc
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Chester Woods Professional Park
2 health-based Groundwater 35 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1725 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
6 Mill Ridge Lane
All resolved Groundwater 35 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Raritan Inn
Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations
Red Schoolhouse Med Prof Complex-Well#2
Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations
G & F Industrial Park Well2
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Chester Boro.Munic. Bldg
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Black River Park
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
42 Bartley Road
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Route 46 Chevrolet
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Larisons Turkey Farm
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chester Exxon Servicenter
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Saled Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chriss Shell Service
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Remax Renown Realty
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Valley Brook Summer Academy
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Windy Acres Mobile Home
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dominicks Pizzeria
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tedsfoxchasesunoco
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bethlehem Hermitage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mt. Freedom Presbyterian Churc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chester Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Twins Inn Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
G & F Industrial Pk-Gamma Well
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hickory Farms
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Allen A Welkin Memorial Hosp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
C.M. Offray & Sons Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ericksbutchershop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Carvel 36/60 Ice Cream
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hillside Lounge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Taylors Ice Cream Parlor
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
G & F Industrial Pk-Well3
Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations
Bell Commications
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
Suburban Hills School
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
39 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
34 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
7 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
5 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limit13.2 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1400 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07930) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 101.
Fewer violations 96th 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
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.