Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (08825)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08825.
Active Health Violations
3 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 83% of US ZIP codes.
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
The Multi Learning Cente
Delaware Valley Regional
All resolvedFrenchtown Rest Home
Warford House
Valley View Manor
Frenchtown Lanes
Emmons Gulf Service
Cooley Auto Service
Vi Browns Little White House
Lea'S Rest Home
Frenchtown National Hotel
Kingwood Township School
Kingwood Township
1 health-basedFrenchtown Roller Rink
All resolvedCafe Maria
Tavern 519
1 health-basedDish Catering
All resolvedValley View Manor
Rts Packaging
Moms Restaurant
Arites Bar & Grill
Ginnys Cafe
Sunset Food Market
New Life Island Camp
1 health-basedDarcy Lodge
Frenchtown Lanes
All resolvedRustic Produce
Hot Rod Cafe
Camp Isabel
Home For Aged
Kingwood Twp Elementary School
Delaware Valley Regional H S
Hl Birum Corp.
Jacks Pizzeria
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.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.