Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (08886)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08886.
Active Health Violations
4 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 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,435
Population
34
Water Systems
34
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
Aqua Nj - Phillipsburg
All resolvedHackettstown Mua
All resolvedRaths Deli
Greenwich Nursery School
Home Plate Dairy
Bondi Bar
Greenwich Inn
Vliet'S Lunchonette
Greenwich Twp Emergency
Hunters Tavern
Rossinis Market
Elizabethtown Gas Co
1 health-basedLouise'S Diner
Victaulic Co Of America
Byron Place Ii
2 health-basedAtlas Mart
All resolvedPaisanos
Stewart Inn
Star Auto Mall 78
1 health-basedFrank'S Exxon
Dick'S Power Sales And Service
Log Cabin Inn
The Hideaway
The Olde Towne Market
Rossini Deer Processing
Old Greenwich Presbyterian Chu
Coopers Amoco
Franks Exxon Service
Greenwich Inn
A & A Country Butcher
Mario Rossini Deer Proce
Cooper'S Amoco
Custers Last Stand
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (08886) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 34.
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.