Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (08502)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08502.
Active Health Violations
5 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.
11,849
Population
44
Water Systems
45
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (44)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Franklin Township Dept Of Public Works
1 health-basedSouth Brunswick Twp W Di
1 health-basedPirate'S Den
Hillsboro Brd Of Ed
Woods Road School
Woods Road School
Triangle Elementary School
Woodfern Elementary School
Sunnymead Elementary School
Burnt Hill Rd School
Hillsboro Brd Of Ed
Gsa Depot
Montgomery Evan Church
Hillandale Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedHillsborough School
Pike Brook Country Club
Harlingen Reformed Church
Dairy Queen Of Hillsboro
North American Reiss
Briken Farms
Belle Meade Inn Inc
Mc Knight Field
All resolvedVan Cleef Engineering
T/A Belle Mead Inn
Play&Learn Nursery Schoo
Otto Kaufman Community Center
All resolvedMill Pond Park
2 health-basedMontgomery Medical Associates
Mattawang Golf Club Inc
Jewish Community Center
Hillsborough & Montgomery Tel
Black Barts Inc
Arboretum Park
Johns Crown Station
Montgomery Twp First Aid
Byram Shopping Ctr
Scrumpy Cider Mill
Sub And Jug Deli
Dean Service Station
The Carrier Clinic
Dairy Queen Of Hillsborough In
Dan C Pullen Dds Pa
Berkshire Travel Lodge
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (08502) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 45.
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.