Water Quality in Iselin, NJ (08816)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08816.
Active Health Violations
9 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 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
49,360
Population
23
Water Systems
73
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)
Middlesex Water Company
All resolvedOld Bridge Mua
New 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 resolvedLake - Vu Day Camp
Kentucky Fried Chicken
St Stephens Mar Thoma Church
1 health-basedDairy Queen
Benchmarck Academy Charter High School
Camp Merry Heart
All resolvedChurch Of Jesus Christ
Church Of Jesus Christ
Camp Sacajawea
Sringeri Vidya Bharati Found
3 health-basedPortville Estates Mhc Ii
1 health-basedPortville Estates Mhc I
1 health-basedHostler Hall Vocational
Camp Sacajawea
Camp Sacajawea
Slick Hair & Streamside
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.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Iselin (08816) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 73.
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
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.