Water Quality in Short Hills, NJ (08889)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 08889.
Active Health Violations
14 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.
10,193
Population
64
Water Systems
83
Violations (5yr)
14
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (64)
Nj American Water - Short Hills
The Multi Learning Cente
Byram Quick Check #183
3 health-basedQuick Chek
Quick Chek #5
Quick Chek Store #178
1 health-basedQuick-Chek
2 health-basedBishop & Bishop (Well #2
Bishop & Bishop Well # 1
All resolvedDominick'S Pizzeria
Camp Heritage
Mohawk Manufacturing Co
Kovach'S Chevron
Stuckey'S Pecan Shoppe
Readington Middle School
Readington Middle School Well #2
All resolvedQuick Check Food Store
Holland Brook School
Whitehouse School
Whitehouse Elem School
Three Bridges School
Calvery Bible Church
Whitehouse Country Store
1 health-basedMill Road Dairy
Ryland Inn
All resolvedPolish American Club
Kitchen American Grill
Hole In One Golf Center
The Rail At Readington
All resolvedJerrys Brooklyn Grill
3 health-basedMangia Bella
All resolvedWonder Bar Inc
The Cake Box
Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club
Village Plaza
Bagel Smith Deli & Grill
All resolvedOsaka Sushi
All resolvedMagnolia Montessori
All resolvedUlivo
All resolvedBohem Golf
1 health-basedFimbel Door Corp
Good Days Cafe
All resolved31 South Grille & Deli
All resolvedHillcrest Park
1 health-basedCornhuskers Park
1 health-basedRound Valley Motel
Yummy'S
Quick Check Corp
Minalex Corp
Mohawk Mfg
Stanton Ridge Golf Course
New Village Restaurant
Whitehouse News
Round Valley Motel
Wonder Bar & Grill Inc
Summer Road Park
1 health-basedUnion Hotel
Whitehouse Getty
Delia Assoc.
Holland Hitch
Durling Farms
Leahy Business Archives
Msm/Shamrock T.I.C. - Hangar
Village Store
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.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Short Hills (08889) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 83.
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.