Water Quality in West Orange, NJ (08043)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08043.
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 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,191
Population
34
Water Systems
75
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
The Manor
Nj American Water - Western
All resolvedMerchantville Pennsauken
All resolvedCity Of Camden
2 health-basedAqua Nj - Blackwood
Winslow Twp Dmu
All resolvedHighway Petroleum Inc
Bowker'S Texaco Station
T/A Johnny Mars Xtra Service
Primavera Restaurant
Ymca Camp Of Camden County
West Jersey Hospital
Honey Post
All resolvedThe Red Bar Book Store
Library Ii Restaurant
Carriage House Restauran
Fienis Restaurant
All resolvedSunoco A-Plus
Elena'S Sweet Treats
Voorhees Public Sch -Adm Office
1 health-basedAccountant'S Marketing
Moyer Mitchell Co
Sickerville Internal Medicine
Associated Leisure Ent Inc
Woodcrest Mobil
Berweiler & Sons
Naudian Day Care Ctr Aca
Sicklerville Medical Bldg.
Dielectric Communication
Lions Lake Park
West Jersey Hospital (E
Arrowhead Day Camp
Continental Restaurant
George Rosenbaum Electrical
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
West Orange (08043) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 75.
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
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.