Water Quality in Colts Neck, NJ (08723)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08723.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 131 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.

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

32,141

Population

16

Water Systems

135

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

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

Brick Plaza Water Company Inc

Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations

Tall Timbers Village M H P

1 health-based
Groundwater 275 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Fairton Oaks M H Community

2 health-based
Groundwater 207 people served
92 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 14.77 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Geos Pizza

All resolved
Groundwater 107 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Berry Fresh Farms

All resolved
Groundwater 105 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Neil'S Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Camp Zehnder

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bobs Texaco

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

New Hedger House Corp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Canton Kitchen

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

26 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

14 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

7 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
AsbestosMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

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 (08723) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 135.

Fewer violations 98th 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.

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.

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