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 resolvedVeolia Water New Jersey Toms River
All resolvedBrick Township Mua
All resolvedJackson Twp Mua
1 health-basedStafford Twp Water - Beach Haven West
Great Adventure
Brick Plaza Water Company Inc
Tall Timbers Village M H P
1 health-basedFairton Oaks M H Community
2 health-basedGeos Pizza
All resolvedBerry Fresh Farms
All resolvedNeil'S Restaurant
Camp Zehnder
Bobs Texaco
New Hedger House Corp
Canton Kitchen
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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?
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.
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.