Water Quality in Iselin, NJ (08817)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08817.
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.
49,020
Population
19
Water Systems
76
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
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 resolvedEdison Water Co
All resolvedMirror Lake Beach Club
Roosevelt Hospital
Pocono Summit Plaza
1 health-basedKittatinny Mountain Scout Res
Glenn Campground
Old Bridge Twp Bd Of Edu
All resolvedRoosevelt Motel
T/A Mirror Lake Beach Club
T/A Camp Pammassay
Camp Sunshine
Dimuzio Farm
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
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Iselin (08817) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 76.
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.