Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (08865)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08865.
Active Health Violations
10 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 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,427
Population
131
Water Systems
69
Violations (5yr)
10
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (131)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Surface water 217,230 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Aqua Nj - Phillipsburg
All resolved Groundwater under influence of surface water 26,686 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hackettstown Mua
All resolved Groundwater 22,000 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Warren County Farmers Fair Inc
Groundwater 6,000 people served
0 violations
Alpha Municipal Water Works
Groundwater 2,530 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Howard Johnson Restaurant
Groundwater 1,500 people served
0 violations
Falk'S Distributors
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Bloomsbury W Dept
Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations
Louis Hajdu Inc
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Key City Diner
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Dept Of Trans-Phillipsburg
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Somogyi'S Bp Service Station
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Alpha Lehigh Tool & Machine Co
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Alpha Drive In
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Mueller Roofing Service Inc
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Garden State W Co Stewar
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Lanark Inc
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Aqua Nj - Byram
Groundwater 400 people served
7 violations (5yr)
Harmony Twp Elementary School
Groundwater 353 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Harmony Elementary School Cafe
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Tony'S Drive In
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Spring Crest Beverage
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Pocono Square Mall
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
The Pavilion Inc
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Trojan Diner
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Rob'S Big Box
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Ss Diane
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Advance Motor Lodge & Rest Ent
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Park Circle Exxon
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Phillipsburg Ice
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Morries Acres Corp
Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations
Harmony Manor
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Phillipsburg Easton Hond
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
Otter Springs
3 health-based Groundwater 130 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Rock Creek Tavern
All resolved Groundwater 104 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Harmony Spirits & Grocery
Groundwater 103 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Mike'S Drive In
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Hideaway Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Buckhorn Casino
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Blakeslee Village Shopping Ctr
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Copper tested: 1635 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb) Lead tested: 15.93 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Tron'S Grove
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
The Red Rooster
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Maple Dale Dairy
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Warren County Fair Grnds
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Oakhurst Cafe
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Nagy & Kadi
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Harkers Hollow Golf Club
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Kosa'S Tavern
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
The Stage Coach Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Apgar Cider Mill
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Brainards Cafe
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Opitz Straw Church Service Ctr
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Calvary Community Church
Groundwater 93 people served
0 violations
Harmony Presbyterian Church
Groundwater 92 people served
0 violations
Country Square Rest.
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Harkers Hollow Golf Club
Groundwater 78 people served
0 violations
Dicks Power Sales And Service
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Harmony Twp Volunteer Fire Co
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Harmony Volunteer Fire Co
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Pattenburg House
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Casella Major Account Services
Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pearsall Chemical Company
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Consumers Nj W C Hughesville
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Flexicon Corporation
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Wicks Lumber Company
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Warren County Auto Body
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Smp
Groundwater 57 people served
0 violations
Mobil Mart/Subway
2 health-based Groundwater 54 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Sammys
Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations
The Hutch
Groundwater 51 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Ss Dianne
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Stampyak Market
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Mapledale Dairy
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Parkway Liquor & Deli
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Ginas Place/Harmony Mnr
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Villa Roller Ring
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
U.S. Gas
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
The Almond Tree
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Piazza'S Plaza
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Brainards Cafe
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Sahara Restaurant-Cocktl
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Aqua Nj Oak Hills
Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations
Applegates Bakery
Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations
Witco Corp./Argus
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
G20 Technologies Llc
All resolved Groundwater 44 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.46 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Harmony Garage Inc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Little Achievers Child Care
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Harmony Bible Fellowship Church
1 health-based Groundwater 32 people served
16 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Center Point Ventures Corp
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Karen Chevrolet Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Morton Bldgs.
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Harmony Presbyterian Church In
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Penn Jersey Ottsville Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Radient Star Rest Home
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Villa Milagro Vineyards Llc
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Apgar Cider Press
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Finesville Park
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Pohatcong Twp Municipal Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sinco Bar Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Promise Land Country Sto
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lewis Automotive Services
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Finesville Motors
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Penn Jersey Truck Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
180 Goldmine Rd Complex
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Turnabout Diner
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
186 Goldmine Rd Complex
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jago Enterprises Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Phillipsburg Hotel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Still Valley Sunoco
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Orrs Of Warren Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lopatcong Emergency Squa
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Coopers Sales & Service
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Little Ridge Vineyard Llc
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Holtons Florist Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dr James Fegan Dentistry
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rooks Getty
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
P'Burg Ice Company Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Donald Emory
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Harmony Recarea Snack B
2 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
The Pouilion Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Brays Esso
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Colonial Pancake House & Rest
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Andys Shell
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shandor Family Partnership, In
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rowe Incorp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Buckhorn Casino
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Harmony Hardware
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wickes Lumber
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hopatcong Head Start
2 health-based Groundwater 24 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Happy Hollow Farm
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Mario Rossini
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
36 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
7 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
2 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1635 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (08865) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 69.
Fewer violations 94th 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
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
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.