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 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

Ocean Gate Water Dept

All resolved
Groundwater 3,200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Good Luck Point Marina Inc

Groundwater 264 people served
0 violations

Ocean Gate Yacht Basin, Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 168 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ocean Gate Yacht Basin 2

Groundwater 68 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.

8 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.

3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

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 (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.

Fewer violations 79th 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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