Water Quality in Colts Neck, NJ (08734)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08734.

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 26 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,879

Population

34

Water Systems

27

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)

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

Lacey Twp Middle School

Groundwater 1,100 people served
0 violations

Lacey Mall

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Lacey High School

Groundwater 925 people served
0 violations

Carvel Store 1469

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Forked River Diner Inc

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Lanoka Harbor Elem. Scho

Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations

Lacey Moose Lodge 1907

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Mcdonalds

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Lanoka Farms

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Conco D'Oro Ristorante

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Century Plaza

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Century Plaza (Sub Hut)

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Pigwiggen Nursery School

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Murray Grove Camp And Conf Ctr

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Ferrari'S Pizza, Shore T

Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations

Angona'S Butcher And Del

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Ocean Beach Marine Center

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Lanoka Harbor Marine-Doc

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Lanoka Club

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Getty Service Station

All resolved
Groundwater 28 people served
17 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Fortune Cookies Rest.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lanoka Farms

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lanoka Harbor Vol Fire C

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lanoka Harbor Fire Dept

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dittons Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hong Kong Rest

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lanoka Farms

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Century Plaza, Lanoka Ha

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

11 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

7 violations
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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Colts Neck (08734) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.

Fewer violations 83th 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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