Water Quality in Colts Neck, NJ (08722)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08722.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 42 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

11,088

Population

8

Water Systems

43

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Nj American Water - Coastal North

All resolved
Surface water 377,613 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River

All resolved
Groundwater 123,184 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.82 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brick Township Mua

All resolved
Surface water 86,898 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.94 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jackson Twp Mua

1 health-based
Groundwater 37,224 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.57 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Stafford Twp Water - Beach Haven West

Groundwater 30,603 people served
0 violations

Great Adventure

Groundwater 30,150 people served
0 violations

Beachwood Water Dept

All resolved
Groundwater 10,802 people served
33 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.91 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fast Break Restaurant

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

6 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Aldicarb sulfoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Aldicarb sulfoneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AldicarbMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Colts Neck (08722) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43.

Fewer violations 89th percentile More violations

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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.

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