What was found in ZIP 07081
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 7220 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 7220 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 6430 µg/L 495% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 267 µg/L 1780% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 101 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.6 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 69.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 43.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 28.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.9 pCi/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.28 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.19 pCi/L 64% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.5270 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.2200 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0379 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0275 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0112 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0091 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 07081
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS | NJ | 217,230 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 07081 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 07081 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 35 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 07081. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 07081?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 07081. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 07081's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.