Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (08876)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08876.
Active Health Violations
13 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 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
23,380
Population
218
Water Systems
130
Violations (5yr)
13
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (218)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Surface water 217,230 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Franklin Township Dept Of Public Works
1 health-based Purchased surface water 57,150 people served
14 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
South Brunswick Twp W Di
1 health-based Purchased surface water 45,450 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Bridgewater Engineering Co
Groundwater 43,200 people served
0 violations
The Multi Learning Cente
Groundwater 30,035 people served
0 violations
Macedonia Baptist Church
Groundwater 4,000 people served
0 violations
Unitarian Church
Groundwater 2,500 people served
0 violations
Duke Island Park
All resolved Groundwater 1,506 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Christ Church United Presbyter
Groundwater 1,500 people served
0 violations
American Cyanamid
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Finderne Polish American Club
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Jewish Community Center Pool
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Holy Trinity Church
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Dewitt Cabin And Pool
Groundwater 805 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Sun Ray Drugs
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
The Capri
Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations
Elks Club
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Van Holten School
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Amara Corp Pool
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Triangle School Hillsborough B
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Juniper Lane Pool
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Lakeland Plaza
All resolved Groundwater 418 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Decanto Shopping Center
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Hoffman House
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Triangle School
Groundwater 325 people served
0 violations
Sunnymead School Hillsborough
Groundwater 325 people served
0 violations
Hillsboro Brd Of Ed
Groundwater 315 people served
0 violations
Camp Lou Henry Hoover / Caretaker House
All resolved Groundwater 301 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Green Knoll Inn
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Coppermine Swin Club
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Devro Corp
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Simons Inn
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Dutch Hollow Farm
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Spring Run Pool
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Camp Lou Henry Hoover
1 health-based Groundwater 300 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Hir Park Bowling Alley
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
J-M Club
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Spooky Brook Cg-Clubhous
Groundwater 210 people served
0 violations
Neshanic Vallley Golf Course-Perf Academ
Groundwater 206 people served
0 violations
Barrett
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
York Motel
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
National Starch
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Somerset County Ymca
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Green Knoll Gc-Club Hous
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Royal Diner
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Silver Saddle Swim Club
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Red Bull Inn
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Billy Jack'S Players Ass
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Kiwanis Park
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Mark E Singley Park
1 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Paterson & Marsh Metal Industr
Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations
North Branch Inn
Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations
Carolo C Gelardi Inc
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
H S Mensing
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Frontier Tennis Club
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Saint Bernards Church
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Scpc Fairground Sanit Fa
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Northover Camp
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
All Weather Tennis Club
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
West Essex Industrial Packards
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Somerset County 4-H Building
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Motel Terrace Inc
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Duke Island Park
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Camp Agnes Dewitt
Groundwater 142 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Verano Nj
2 health-based Groundwater 135 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1710 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Jasper'S Restaurant
Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Veteran'S Administration
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Scpc Envir Educ Ctr
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Bagel Garden
Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Scpc Ballfield #1
Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations
Nj Savings
Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations
Warren Brook Park Gc
All resolved Groundwater 104 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Hilltop Motel
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Rebtey Inc
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Valley Grove Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Thirsty'S
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Somerset Hills Pool
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Eagles Club
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Manville Elks
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Ralph T Reeve Cultural A
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Fox Hollow Golf Club
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Flagtown School
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Duke Center Associates
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sarah Janes
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Dachshundtavern
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Fox Hollow Gc (Club House
2 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Scpc Stable Facility
Groundwater 93 people served
0 violations
Cedar Crest Motel
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Neshanic Valley Golf Course
All resolved Groundwater 90 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Apples & Books Learning Center
All resolved Groundwater 90 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Bank Of America
Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations
Spectrum Institute For The Ad
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Quailbrook Gc - 5th Tee
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Clow Corp
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Quail Brook Golf Course 17th Tee
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Eugene Schenkman Bldg
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Subarban Propane Co
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
South Branch Family Practice
1 health-based Groundwater 67 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Vianini Pipe Inc
Groundwater 62 people served
39 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 3.72 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pine Motel
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Tina'S Motel & Trailer C
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Somerset Cnty Police/Lt Dugan
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Branchburg'S Silver Saddle Comm Pool
2 health-based Groundwater 56 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
National Freight Inc
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Colonial Park Sanitary Fac #2
Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations
Somerset County Fish & Game Cl
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Green Knoll Gc - 15th Tee
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Spooky Brook Sanit Fac #
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Green Knoll Gc-7th Tee
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Inn Season
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Tina'S Motel & Trailer C
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Polish Falcon Camp
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Green Knoll Tennis Ctr
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Friendly Mobile Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Jolly Ox Emm Co Inc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Sunset Motel
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Int Brother Of Elec Wkrs
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Scpc Ballfield #2
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Hot Rods Deli/Wildgens Inc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Gore Village @ North Creek
1 health-based Groundwater 48 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Weichert Co. Realtors
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Nj Kenilworth Sales
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Branchburg Library
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
North Branch Park Headqt
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Wbrw Radio Station
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Packards Farmers Mkt.
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Colonial Park Horticulture
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Neshanic Valley Maintenance
Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Oliver Real Estate
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Style Rite Floors
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Bara Industries Corp.
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Roller Hockey Rink North Branch Greenway
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Dr Joel Kriess
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Barney'S Yum E Yum Deli
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Roy Morella Service Station
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Pine Bant Sportsman Club
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
The Barn
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Station House
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Helen Casey Beauty Parlors
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Colonial Park-Maint Off
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Robie
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Rolling Hills Girl Soout Offic
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Somerset County Park Comm
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Joe'S Fruit Farm
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Preferred Lifestyle Real
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Pals Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Vollers Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fox Hollow Golf Club 15t
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Albert & Son Repair Gara
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chicago Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Agnes Dewitt Day Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Amber Restaurant & Bar Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Polish Falcons Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Colonial Park Maintenance Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Franchers
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Duke Island Park-Meadow
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Frankie & Johnnie'S Tavern Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lepp Park
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
12 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Spooky Brook Gc-15th Tee
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
T/A Hi-Hills Day Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sunset Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bradley Gardens First Aid
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Somerset Co Park-Buck Ga
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sunset Pancake House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Charles Harvey Barber Shop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Michael Tosco &Sons Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Robert R. Giocobbe, Dmd
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Spooky Brook-3rd Tee
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Starbucks Jersey Mikes
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jadach'S Trailer Court
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Scpc Managers Res.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Duke Island Park-Apple G
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
New Jersey Kenworth Sales Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Arbys & Taco Bell Lehighton
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Snuffy'Sii
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hillsborough Chevron
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Green Knoll Golf Course Maint Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Somerset Car Wash, Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shoplock Sunoco Service
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tek-Wave Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Walter Memorial Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Anthony'S Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Carbon Plaza Lv And Verizon
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
American Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Somerset County College
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
David'S Branchburg Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Royal Diner Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ami
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Branchburg Motor Fuel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jewish Comm Ctr Of Somerset Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Century 21/Mcgee & Giorg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Spooky Brook-6th Tee
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Duke Island Park Maint
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Riverview Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
New Jersey Shale Brick&Tile Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Affiliated Mfg Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ridge Tavern
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Albert Hein Hardware
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Staat'S Farm
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pal'S Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wilkinson And Son Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Duke Island Park-Jaycee
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Colonial Park-Knob Hill
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
York Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Colonial Park-Ballfield
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bradley Gardens Vol Fire Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Scpc Steinart Building
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Duke Island Park-Oak Gro
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Somersethospital Corp.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dr. John Scancarella
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pine Motel - Front
Groundwater 21 people served
0 violations
Konya'S Mh Sales & Park
Groundwater 13 people served
0 violations
Crown Pkg Co
Groundwater 13 people served
0 violations
Jaspers Restaurant
Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations
Spooky Brook Gc-Maint Bl
Groundwater 8 people served
0 violations
Pine Motel - Back Well
Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations
Somerset Cty Humane Soci
Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations
Big Dipper Stripping Cen
Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
70 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
12 violations
Has active
BariumHealth-Based
1 violation
Has active
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
Has active
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
5 violations
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1.3 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1710 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2022
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (08876) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 130.
Fewer violations 97th 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
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.