Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (08833)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08833.
Active Health Violations
7 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 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,184
Population
49
Water Systems
56
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (49)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
The Multi Learning Cente
Camp Lebanon
Union Forge Nursing Home
Winnewald Day Camp Inc
Round Valley Exxon Servicenter
Camp Brett-Endeavor Inc
Polar-Cub
All resolvedRound Valley State Park Rec Area South
1 health-basedRound Valley State Park Rec Area Center
Winnewald Day Camp
2 health-basedNor Bath Plaza
Spinning Wheel Diner
Salem Industrial Park
1 health-basedLittle Log Cabin Christian Childrens Cen
Round Valley State Park Rec Area North W
3 health-basedSalem Industrial Park
Washington Shopping Center, Inc
Base Camp 31
Salem Square
All resolvedHk Buzby & Sons
Courtside Racquet Club
Acorn Montessori School Building # 3
All resolvedHunterdon Bmw Inc
El Patron
Sunnyside Deli
Camp Winnewald
Miss Janet'S Sunshine Schoolhouse
Meadow Brook Winery
Annandale Pre-School
Hunterdon Group
Millres Early Child Lear
Red Schoolhouse Med. & Prof. Complex-Wel
Mcnamara'S Burgers
White Swan Restaurant
Hunterdon Cnty Parks
Acorn Montessori School Building #2
Acorn Montessori Great Oak Ii
Colonial Motors
Acorn Montessori School Toddler House
Acorn Montessori Great Oak 1b
Esc Tewksbury Campus
Teen Challenge
Right At Home Daycare
Hunterdon National Bank
Tewksbury Wine Cellar
Kitchen Caboodle
First Poineer Farm Credit
Casa Maria Restaurant
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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 (08833) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 56.
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.
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.