Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (08825)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08825.

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

4,735

Population

35

Water Systems

27

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)

Nj American Water - Short Hills

Surface water 217,230 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Multi Learning Cente

Groundwater 30,035 people served
0 violations

Delaware Valley Regional

All resolved
Groundwater 1,055 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.19 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Frenchtown Rest Home

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Warford House

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Valley View Manor

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Frenchtown Lanes

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Emmons Gulf Service

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Cooley Auto Service

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Vi Browns Little White House

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Lea'S Rest Home

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Frenchtown National Hotel

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Kingwood Township School

Groundwater 499 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kingwood Township

1 health-based
Groundwater 153 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Frenchtown Roller Rink

All resolved
Groundwater 104 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Cafe Maria

Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations

Tavern 519

1 health-based
Groundwater 103 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Dish Catering

All resolved
Groundwater 103 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Valley View Manor

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

Rts Packaging

Groundwater 92 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.09 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Moms Restaurant

Groundwater 83 people served
0 violations

Arites Bar & Grill

Groundwater 79 people served
0 violations

Ginnys Cafe

Groundwater 79 people served
0 violations

Sunset Food Market

Groundwater 77 people served
0 violations

New Life Island Camp

1 health-based
Groundwater 75 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Darcy Lodge

Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations

Frenchtown Lanes

All resolved
Groundwater 42 people served
10 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Rustic Produce

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Hot Rod Cafe

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Camp Isabel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Home For Aged

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kingwood Twp Elementary School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Delaware Valley Regional H S

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hl Birum Corp.

Groundwater 19 people served
0 violations

Jacks Pizzeria

Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

21 violations
Has active
NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.19 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Short Hills (08825) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.

Fewer violations 83th 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.

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.

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