Water Quality in Brtidgewater, NJ (08812)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08812.
Active Health Violations
4 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,224
Population
24
Water Systems
84
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Nj American Water - Raritan
Middlesex Water Company
All resolvedNj American Water - Short Hills
Nj American Water - Liberty
Old Bridge Mua
Franklin Township Dept Of Public Works
1 health-basedNew Brunswick W Dept
All resolvedPerth Amboy Water Department
1 health-basedEast Brunswick Water Utility
1 health-basedSouth Brunswick Twp W Di
1 health-basedSayreville W Dept
All resolvedRahway Water Department
All resolvedRite Aid Corp
Players Sports Club
Stewarts Root Beer
Tiko Taco Inc
Mountain Top Prop Owners
P&B Carom
Tower Plaza
Greenbrook Road Nursing Home
Greenbrook Motel
Kape Village
Liccardi Motors Inc
Greenbrook Manor Nursing Home
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Brtidgewater (08812) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 84.
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
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.