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Jersey City, NJ: 2 Violations - Home Safety 66/100

12 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Jersey City: C.

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

Documented records place Jersey City, NJ in the middle grade tier.

How Jersey City Compares

Jersey City66/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

12
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
7
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$574K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Water Quality Map: Jersey City, NJ

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Score Distribution

Safety grade breakdown for Jersey City's 7 ZIP codes.

A
0
B
0
C
7
D
0
F
0

Key Facts for Jersey City Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0057 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 9.93.

Jersey City's Water Providers

Here the list of water systems for Jersey City, NJ has a single entry, while the figure of 1 count every system federal data connect to the area's ZIP codes.

Overview

We track home safety data for 12 ZIP codes in Jersey City, New Jersey, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 289,691 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 7 of 12 ZIP codes.

7 of 7 ZIP codes 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 Jersey City: 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

Jersey City water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0057 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 7 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

12 of 12 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 8 7
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 8 7

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
07302 C 2 0 Jersey City Mua
07304 C 2 0 Jersey City Mua
07305 C 2 0 Jersey City Mua
07306 C 2 0 Jersey City Mua
07307 C 2 0 Jersey City Mua
07310 C 2 0 Jersey City Mua
07311 C 2 0 Jersey City Mua

All ZIP Codes in Jersey City

Data Sources

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

Jersey City Community Health Snapshot

8.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.7%
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 8.4% ↓
Diabetes 10.5% ↑
Mental Health 14.7% ↓

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

What's in Jersey City's Water?

Consumer Confidence Rule 8 violations
Reporting
Surface Water Treatment Rule 8 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed

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

How Remediation Costs Compare in Jersey City

Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - Jersey City is in the low one.

Median Home Value
$574,000
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Jersey City can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 19% above the New Jersey average.

Jersey City: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

0.0057
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.

Available area-level lead records for Jersey City do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

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

Jersey City: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

1,818
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$38,392
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
88%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Jersey City contains 1,818 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $38,392. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 88% 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 $500 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 Jersey City

  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 Consumer Confidence Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Jersey City: 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. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Jersey City, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Jersey City, NJ?
Jersey City has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (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. 2 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 Jersey City?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations for Jersey City water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 12 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Jersey City water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Jersey City is 0.0057 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 Jersey City compare to New Jersey average?
Jersey City has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100, which is at or above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Jersey City?
Our records map 1 water system to 12 ZIP codes in Jersey City. The related population figure in our data is approximately 289,691 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Jersey City?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Jersey City: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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