B77/100
NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 217,230 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NJ0712001
Violations
20
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS water safe to drink?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS water receives a grade of B (77/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS detected?
76 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS have any EPA violations?
Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MR.
How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS serve?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS serves approximately 217,230 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 29 communities: Belvidere Town-2103, Franklin Twp.-2105, Oxford Twp.-2117, Hillside Twp.-2007, Bedminster Twp.-1801, and 24 more.
What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS provide?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NJ0712001.
How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS scores 77/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.
Cities Served
Belvidere Town-2103Franklin Twp.-2105Oxford Twp.-2117Hillside Twp.-2007Bedminster Twp.-1801Bernards Twp.-1802Bernardsville Boro-1803Far Hills Boro-1807Little Falls Twp.-1605New Providence Boro-2011Springfield Twp.-2017Summit City-2018Union Twp-.2019Livingston Twp.-0710Maplewood Twp.-0711Millburn Twp.-0712North Caldwell Boro-0715South Orange Village-0719Berkeley Heights Twp.-2001Warren Twp.-1820Mendham Boro-1418Mendham Twp.-1419Mount Olive Twp.-1427Florham Park Boro-1411Harding Twp.-1413Chatham Boro-1404Chester Twp.-1407Frenchtown Boro-1011Irvington Town-0709