Water Quality in West Orange, NJ (08003)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08003.
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 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,809
Population
27
Water Systems
64
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)
The Manor
Nj American Water - Western
All resolvedMerchantville Pennsauken
All resolvedCity Of Camden
2 health-basedAqua Nj - Blackwood
Winslow Twp Dmu
All resolvedSaint Thomas Moore Church
Camp Saginaw
Bethel Baptist Church
Lakeland Plaza
Roxiticus Water Company Inc.
Pineland Plaza
Bethal Baptist Church &
F A L I N E Professional
St Marys Nursing Home
Bobby Chez Famous Jumbo Crab Cakes
Manor Woods
Pinelands Plaza
Harley Dawn Diner
Polar Services Center
1 health-basedDr Allen Magaziner
Bethel Baptist Church
Meredith Bus Co
Lakeside Home Llc
All resolvedDominos Pizza Sweet & Savory
World Evangelical Baptist Cent
Pizza Hut
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
West Orange (08003) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 64.
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.