CITY REPORT NJ HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Kendall Park, NJ: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Kendall Park: C.

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

The C shown for Kendall Park, NJ is an average of Home Safety Scores across the city's ZIP codes; that composite blends several data sources, so it can move for reasons unrelated to water, and it is not a measurement of what comes out of any tap in the city.

How Kendall Park Compares

Kendall Park66/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
$603K
Median Home Value
$900
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Kendall Park Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 58% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.8.

Who Supplies Your Water in Kendall Park

Federal drinking water data connect ZIP codes in Kendall Park, NJ to a count of 1 system, and the list on this page shows one of them. A listing reflects that link, not proof of which system serves a given street.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Kendall Park, New Jersey (population ~13,866), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 45,450 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 Kendall Park: 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

Kendall Park water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 6 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
08824 C 6 1 South Brunswick Twp W Di

All ZIP Codes in Kendall Park

  • 08824 [C] - 6 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Kendall Park

8.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.8%
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 11.6% ↑
Mental Health 13.8% ↓

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

Top Contaminants in Kendall Park Water

Lead and Copper Rule 6 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Kendall Park

1970
Median Build Year
58%
Built Before 1986
33%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 58% 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

By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Kendall Park were built before 1986; the median build year is 1970.

1970
Median Year Built
58%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
33%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (33%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (42%)

Over half of homes in Kendall Park were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Kendall Park Homeowners

Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Kendall Park stays at or under the 1% mark.

Median Home Value
$602,500
Est. Remediation
$900
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Kendall Park can be compared with local home values. The $550–$1,400 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 25% above the New Jersey average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Kendall Park

58%
Homes Built Before 1986

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 NFIP Claim Context in Kendall Park

13
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$3,458
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Kendall Park contains 13 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,458. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $900 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 Kendall Park

  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 Kendall Park: 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 58% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Kendall Park, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Kendall Park, NJ?
Kendall Park 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. 6 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 Kendall Park?
EPA records list 6 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Kendall Park water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does Kendall Park compare to New Jersey average?
Kendall Park 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 Kendall Park?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Kendall Park. The related population figure in our data is approximately 13,866 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Kendall Park?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Kendall Park: $900; modeled range $550 to $1,400. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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