Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (08802)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08802.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,552
Population
36
Water Systems
50
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
The Multi Learning Cente
Aqua Nj - Phillipsburg
All resolvedHackettstown Mua
All resolvedHuckster Inn Inc
The Asbury Graphite Mills
Bethlehem Twp School
Roys Bar And Grill
Busy Bee
Conley Elementary School
All resolvedHoppock Middle School
Jugstown Mt Campsites
The San Stone
The San Stone
Gamma Assoc.
Busy Bee
Mountainview Chalet
Spain Inn
Muddy Waters Gastropub
All resolvedAsbury Coffee Mill, Llc
1 health-basedWater'S Edge
Unity Spirtual Center
All resolvedLawrenceville School Campus
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc
Asbury Graphite Mill (Mi
Asbury Graphite Mills (O
Jerzees
Mountain View 78
4 health-basedLynbranch
Bethlehem Twp Elementary Schoo
Fleming T/A Roys Bar
Roys Bar & Grill
Jugtown Mountain Campsite
Beaten Path Tavern
Jugtown Mountain Nursery
Brunos Asbury Tavern
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (08802) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 50.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.