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41 HEALTH VIOLATIONS
New Jersey Water Quality & Safety Report
27 ZIP codes · 42 water systems · NSPC plumbing code · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-03-16
27
ZIP Codes
42
Water Systems
25
ZIPs with Violations
NSPC
Plumbing Code
Overview
We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 27 ZIP codes across New Jersey, covering 42 community water systems that serve approximately 1,826,207 people.
25 of 27 ZIP codes (93%) have recorded EPA violations. 41 health-based violations have been documented.
Plumbing Regulations
New Jersey follows the National Standard Plumbing Code (NJ-specific) (Current edition).
- Plumbing code: NSPC (Current)
- Homeowner DIY: Licensed plumber required
- Water heater permit: Required
- Annual backflow test: Required
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08601 | Trenton | — | 205 | 6 | TRENTON WATER WORKS |
| 08723 | Brick | — | 179 | 6 | FAIRTON OAKS M H COMMUNITY |
| 07017 | East Orange | — | 133 | 0 | EAST ORANGE WATER COMMISSION |
| 07450 | Ridgewood | — | 47 | 0 | RIDGEWOOD WATER |
| 08401 | Atlantic City | — | 43 | 4 | ATLANTIC CITY MUA |
| 08873 | Somerset | — | 39 | 4 | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS |
| 08901 | New Brunswick | — | 39 | 0 | NEW BRUNSWICK W DEPT |
| 07826 | Branchville | — | 38 | 3 | BRANCHVILLE W DEPT |
| 07506 | Hawthorne | — | 29 | 2 | HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT |
| 07715 | Belmar | — | 26 | 3 | BELMAR WATER DEPT |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08002 | Cherry Hill | — | NJ AMERICAN WATER - WASHINGTON/OXFORD | 10,719 |
| 08360 | Vineland | — | VINELAND WATER & SEWER UTILITY | 36,250 |
Lead & Copper
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
- High risk (Zone 1): 0 ZIP codes (0%)
- Moderate risk (Zone 2): 0 ZIP codes
- Low risk (Zone 3): 0 ZIP codes
All 27 ZIP Codes in New Jersey
- 08401 (Atlantic City) — 43 violations ⚠
- 08031 (Bellmawr) — 5 violations
- 07715 (Belmar) — 26 violations ⚠
- 07826 (Branchville) — 38 violations ⚠
- 08723 (Brick) — 179 violations ⚠
- 08101 (Camden) — 8 violations ⚠
- 08002 (Cherry Hill)
- 07011 (Clifton) — 11 violations ⚠
- 07801 (Dover) — 11 violations
- 07017 (East Orange) — 133 violations
- 08817 (Edison) — 15 violations
- 07506 (Hawthorne) — 29 violations ⚠
- 07032 (Kearny) — 6 violations ⚠
- 07430 (Mahwah) — 1 violation ⚠
- 07960 (Morristown) — 9 violations
- 08901 (New Brunswick) — 39 violations
- 07101 (Newark) — 4 violations ⚠
- 07050 (Orange) — 16 violations ⚠
- 08861 (Perth Amboy) — 12 violations ⚠
- 07450 (Ridgewood) — 47 violations
- 08871 (Sayreville) — 14 violations
- 08873 (Somerset) — 39 violations ⚠
- 07901 (Summit) — 6 violations
- 08753 (Toms River) — 4 violations
- 08601 (Trenton) — 205 violations ⚠
- 08360 (Vineland)
- 07470 (Wayne) — 1 violation
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Regulations: State plumbing boards, ICC, IAPMO
- Rebates: Rewiring America
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