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Cream Ridge, NJ: 16 Violations - Home Safety 62/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Cream Ridge: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Cream Ridge earns a C grade for NJ; check the EPA record for the system that serves your address.

How Cream Ridge Compares

Cream Ridge62/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 62
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$508K
Median Home Value

Cream Ridge Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 16 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.009 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 42% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.15.

Water Systems Serving Cream Ridge

Among 3 systems linked to Cream Ridge, NJ, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Cream Ridge, New Jersey (population ~5,270), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 43,023 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Cream Ridge: C (62/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Cream Ridge water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0090 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 8 1
Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) Radionuclides 4 1
Combined Uranium Radionuclides 4 1
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Radionuclides 4 1
Radium-226 Radionuclides 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
08514 C 16 0 Nj American Water - New Egypt

All ZIP Codes in Cream Ridge

  • 08514 [C] - 16 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Cream Ridge

8.8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 8.8% ↓
Diabetes 9.8% ↓
Mental Health 13.6% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Cream Ridge

Lead and Copper Rule 8 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) 4 violations
Radionuclides · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 15 pCi/L
Combined Uranium 4 violations
Radionuclides · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.03 mg/L

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Cream Ridge's Housing Stock?

1998
Median Build Year
42%
Built Before 1986
19%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 42% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

1998 is the median build year in Cream Ridge, and the age breakdown below shows how much of the housing predates 1986.

1998
Median Year Built
42%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
19%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (19%) 1970–1986 (23%) Post-1986 (58%)

Most homes in Cream Ridge were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Protecting Children from Lead in Cream Ridge

42%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.009
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Cream Ridge

6
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$7,028
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Cream Ridge contains 6 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $7,028. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Cream Ridge

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Lead and Copper Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Cream Ridge: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 42% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Cream Ridge, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Cream Ridge, NJ?
Cream Ridge has an average Home Safety Score of 62/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 16 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Cream Ridge?
EPA records list 16 EPA violations for Cream Ridge water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Cream Ridge water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Cream Ridge is 0.009 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Cream Ridge compare to New Jersey average?
Cream Ridge has an average Home Safety Score of 62/100, which is at or above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Cream Ridge?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Cream Ridge. The related population figure in our data is approximately 5,270 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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