CITY REPORT NJ 1 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Englewood Cliffs, NJ: 1 Violation - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Englewood Cliffs: C.

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

Englewood Cliffs's water quality grade in NJ reflects a middle-ground assessment - service areas range from fully compliant to violation-flagged in current EPA records.

How Englewood Cliffs Compares

Englewood Cliffs66/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$1.2M
Median Home Value
$2,200
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Englewood Cliffs Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.011 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 66% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 10.21.

Water Systems Serving Englewood Cliffs

Supply infrastructure in Englewood Cliffs, NJ runs through a single dominant provider - the main entity among 1 tracked system through which rate decisions, infrastructure work, and federal compliance are managed.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (population ~5,330), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 792,713 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Englewood Cliffs: C (66/100)

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

Englewood Cliffs water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0110 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

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
07632 C 1 1 Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack

All ZIP Codes in Englewood Cliffs

  • 07632 [C] - 1 violation ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Englewood Cliffs

8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 8% ↓
Diabetes 9.7% ↓
Mental Health 13.6% ↓

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Englewood Cliffs

Stage 1 DBP Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

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

How Old Is Englewood Cliffs's Housing Stock?

1961
Median Build Year
66%
Built Before 1986
27%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 66% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

Pre-1986 plumbing is not a rare legacy case in Englewood Cliffs - it's the dominant profile. The median build year of 1961 indicates a housing stock where lead-soldered copper joints are a common structural feature of residences across the city.

1961
Median Year Built
66%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
27%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (27%) 1970–1986 (39%) Post-1986 (34%)

Over half of homes in Englewood Cliffs were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Englewood Cliffs: Remediation Cost in Perspective

At current valuations, Englewood Cliffs sits in the low remediation-share tier - the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.

Median Home Value
$1.2M
Est. Remediation
$2,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Remediation costs in Englewood Cliffs are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,200–$3,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 155% above the New Jersey average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Englewood Cliffs

66%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.011
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

In recent monitoring under the Lead and Copper Rule, citywide samples for Englewood Cliffs have approached or crossed the regulatory action level on multiple occasions. Combined with 66% of stock dating from the pre-rule era, the picture supports baseline single-tap reads as a standard household-level step.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Englewood Cliffs

10
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$22,128
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Englewood Cliffs contains 10 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,128. 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. The <strong>$2,200</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

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 Englewood Cliffs

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Lead testing is especially recommended given the area's lead levels.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Stage 1 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Englewood Cliffs's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 66% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

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Detailed analysis for Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Englewood Cliffs, NJ?
Englewood Cliffs has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 1 EPA violation has been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Englewood Cliffs have?
Englewood Cliffs water systems have a total of 1 EPA violation, including 1 health-based violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Englewood Cliffs water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Englewood Cliffs is 0.011 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Englewood Cliffs compare to New Jersey average?
Englewood Cliffs has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Englewood Cliffs?
Englewood Cliffs is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 5,330 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Englewood Cliffs?
Estimated remediation costs in Englewood Cliffs average $2,200 per household, ranging from $1,200 to $3,400. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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