Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07936)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07936.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,152
Population
25
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Southeast Morris County Mua
All resolvedEast Hanover Twp Water Dept
1 health-basedNovartis Pharmaceuticals Corp
Dunkin Donuts
Gate Of Heaven Cementery
The Mall At Wild Geese
Dairy Queen
3 Roads Deli
Park Meadows Industrial
All resolvedCopa Lounge
Dunkin Donuts
Bills Blue Sunoco Sta
Nj Assoc.For Retarded Ci
Control Products Inc
Spaziani Cafe & Deli
State Electronics Parts Corp
Capitol Lighting
Bronner Mfg & Tool Co
James W Ross & Sons
Kressler 66 Service Station
Trapasso Sunoco
Carosa Corp
Charm House
Burger King # 1453
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07936) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.
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.