Water Quality in Colts Neck, NJ (08740)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08740.
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 19 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,599
Population
10
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
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
Ocean Gate Water Dept
All resolvedGood Luck Point Marina Inc
Ocean Gate Yacht Basin, Inc.
All resolvedOcean Gate Yacht Basin 2
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.
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 (08740) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
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.