Water Quality in West Orange, NJ (08021)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08021.
Active Health Violations
2 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.
49,305
Population
27
Water Systems
92
Violations (5yr)
2
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 resolvedPine Hill Borough Mua
All resolvedSt Edward
Pine Hill Steak House
O'Briens Liquor Store
Mutual Water Works Inc
Pine Valley Golf Club
All resolvedMutual Water Works Inc
Ocean Food Mart
Pufferbelly Restaurant
Pine Valley Golf Club We
Pine Hill Mobile Home Park Sys 2
Pine Hill Mobile Home Park Sys 1
Pine Valley Golf Club
Alloway Pizza & Grill
All resolvedRiver Chics
Pine Hill Mobile Home Park Sys 3
Seven Eleven
Cedar Lane Missionary Homes
Winslow Regional Day Sch
Pine Valley Golf Club
Cruisin Cuisine, Inc.
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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
West Orange (08021) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 92.
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.