Jersey City, NJ Water Safety: 53/100 (2026)
12 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Jersey City, EPA compliance records fall well below NJ averages — documented health-based violations affect multiple service areas, and the city's sustained low grade reflects a persistent pattern across reporting cycles.
How Jersey City Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Jersey City, NJ
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Jersey City's 12 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Jersey City Residents
- Estimated remediation: $2,275 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 9.93.
Jersey City's Water Providers
Throughout Jersey City, NJ, water comes from one of 2 primary utilities out of 2 total systems — independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 12 ZIP codes in Jersey City, New Jersey, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 289,691 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Jersey City — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Jersey City: D (53/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Jersey City water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Jersey City
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 12 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07097 | D | CITY OF BAYONNE | 63,000 |
| 07302 | D | JERSEY CITY MUA | 262,000 |
| 07303 | C | CITY OF BAYONNE | 63,000 |
| 07304 | D | JERSEY CITY MUA | 262,000 |
| 07305 | D | JERSEY CITY MUA | 262,000 |
| 07306 | D | JERSEY CITY MUA | 262,000 |
| 07307 | C | JERSEY CITY MUA | 262,000 |
| 07308 | D | CITY OF BAYONNE | 63,000 |
| 07310 | D | JERSEY CITY MUA | 262,000 |
| 07311 | C | JERSEY CITY MUA | 262,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Jersey City
- 07097 [D]
- 07302 [D]
- 07303 [C]
- 07304 [D]
- 07305 [D]
- 07306 [D]
- 07307 [C]
- 07308 [D]
- 07310 [D]
- 07311 [C]
- 07395 [D]
- 07399 [D]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Jersey City Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Remediation Costs Compare in Jersey City
What does remediation cost in financial context for Jersey City homeowners? Proportionally very little — the equity share here is low, and addressing documented issues is a manageable planning question rather than a material financial burden.
Remediation costs in Jersey City are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,283–$3,525 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 19% above the New Jersey average.
Jersey City: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Jersey City's flood profile — 1816 NFIP claims over the program's multi-decade period and 67% of ZIP codes within FEMA-designated flood zones — reflects a community where flooding has shaped the local risk landscape in sustained ways. That sustained exposure has specific consequences for water quality that don't apply to lower-exposure areas. Treatment facilities handling intake from flood-saturated watersheds face contaminant loads that can exceed normal filtration capacity. Private wells in FEMA-designated zones face surface infiltration risk during every significant event. Distribution systems in areas that flood repeatedly accumulate backflow stress over time. None of these represent constant threats to water quality, but they are activated by the kinds of events that the NFIP record shows have occurred here, repeatedly, over many years.
Jersey City has a significant flood history with 1,816 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $60,914 per claim. With 67% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,275</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
What You Can Do in Jersey City
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
- Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jersey City, NJ