Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (08826)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08826.
Active Health Violations
5 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 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,459
Population
24
Water Systems
43
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
The Multi Learning Cente
Glen Gardner W Dept
2 health-basedVoorhees High School
2 health-basedSenator G.W. Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospit
1 health-basedBunnvale Assembly Of God
Newjerseystatevoorheespark
Spruce Run Inn
Newjerseystatevoorheespark
Whispering Hills Rec.Cam
Dup Bendito
Dup Bendito
Diamond Aerosol Corp
Davara Industrial Center
Newtons Guest Home
Ona Rosa
All resolvedLebanon Twp Fire Station #3
Blue Moon Culinary
Newjerseystatevoorheespark
Newton'S Guest Home For Aged
Diamond Aerosol Corp
Voorhees State Pk
Hunterdon Hills Nursing Home
Spruce Run Inn
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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?
Short Hills (08826) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43.
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.