Water Quality in Colts Neck, NJ (08005)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08005.
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 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
26,866
Population
41
Water Systems
52
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (41)
Nj American Water - Coastal North
All resolvedVeolia Water New Jersey Toms River
All resolvedBrick Township Mua
All resolvedJackson Twp Mua
1 health-basedStafford Twp Water - Beach Haven West
Great Adventure
Barnegat Twp Water Sewer
All resolvedTuckerton Water & Sewer Dept
Seamans Shores Water Supply
Brighton At Barnegat Mbl
Sweet Jennys Restaurant
Seven Eleven 17189
Breakers Kitchen & Tap
All resolvedLucilles Country Cooking
Bobs Bay Marina
2 health-basedSkippers Seafood Exchange Inc
Cumberland Farms-Bon Gio
Garden St Pkwy Auth-Barn
Clayton'S Log Cabin
Barnegat Boe Transportat
Barnegat Boe Transportat
Barnegat Motel
Barnegat Rt 9 Llc
Mariner Sun Harbor
St Mary'S Parish Center
Barnegat Sports Complex-Football
Seaman Shores Water Syst
Long Beach Carefree Rv Resorts
Barnegat Bay Campground
Barnegat Sports Complex-Softball
Mariner'S Marina Inc
Uncle Dens Place
Leftys Tavern
Cedar Bridge Tavern
American Legion Post #232
Barnegat Boat Basin
Barnegat Dock Restaurant
T/A Hurricane House
Dr Sangree
Roy Siegler
Clayton'S Log Cabin
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Colts Neck (08005) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 52.
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.
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.