Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (07940)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 07940.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are46 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
17,610
Population
11
Water Systems
46
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Southeast Morris County Mua
All resolvedMadison Water Dept
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Paradise Point
Morristown Natl Historic Park
All resolvedCafe Sapori
All resolvedPavebo, Llc
Us Post Office/Lakeland
Madison Area Ymca
Martin Heller Assoc.
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (07940) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 46, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.