Water Quality in Colts Neck, NJ (08742)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08742.

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 37 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.

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

25,732

Population

18

Water Systems

38

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)

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

Point Pleasant Water Department

All resolved
Purchased surface water 19,600 people served
16 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.78 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Red Bank Water Dept

All resolved
Purchased surface water 12,520 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Point Pleasant Beach Water Department

All resolved
Purchased surface water 12,000 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 12.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bakers American Bar & Grille

Groundwater 365 people served
0 violations

Carvel Store 682

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Brielle Hills Bldg #1&2

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Brielle Hills Condo Association Bldg 8,9

Groundwater 87 people served
0 violations

Brielle Hills Condo Association Bldg 6&7

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Brielle Hill Condo-Bldg 3/4 & 5

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Veloce Barca Marina

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Logans Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dittmar Service

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

16 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
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 (08742) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.

Fewer violations 88th 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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