CITY REPORT NJ 1 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Little Ferry, NJ: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Little Ferry: C.

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

Little Ferry'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 Little Ferry Compares

Little Ferry66/100
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)
$389K
Median Home Value
$2,800
Est. Remediation (0.7% of home value)

What You Should Know About Little Ferry Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.011 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 89% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,800 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 10.21.

Who Supplies Your Water in Little Ferry

Consolidated water delivery characterizes Little Ferry, NJ: among 1 system in federal records, one utility holds the dominant service position - carrying the rate-setting authority, the infrastructure obligations, and the EPA reporting burden for most residential addresses.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Little Ferry, New Jersey (population ~10,942), 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 Little Ferry: 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

Little Ferry 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
07643 C 1 1 Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack

All ZIP Codes in Little Ferry

  • 07643 [C] - 1 violation ⚠

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Little Ferry

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

Top Contaminants in Little Ferry Water

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.

Housing & Infrastructure in Little Ferry

1967
Median Build Year
89%
Built Before 1986
45%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 89% 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

Federal plumbing rules changed in two stages - lead pipes were phased out before 1970, and lead solder was banned in 1986 - but in Little Ferry, where the median build year is 1967, most of the housing was already in place before those rules took effect. The materials installed under older standards remain embedded in a substantial portion of the residential inventory today.

1967
Median Year Built
89%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
45%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (45%) 1970–1986 (44%) Post-1986 (11%)

Over half of homes in Little Ferry 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Little Ferry Homeowners

In Little Ferry, documented water and safety issues can be addressed without making a meaningful dent in home equity - the financial proportionality here is favorable, and the commitment fits within standard property planning frameworks.

Median Home Value
$388,500
Est. Remediation
$2,800
Remediation as % of home value 0.7%

Remediation costs in Little Ferry are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,600–$4,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 20% below the New Jersey average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Little Ferry

89%
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.

Wherever 89% of local housing was built before solder rules changed - as is the case in Little Ferry - a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Little Ferry

1,752
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$28,223
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Little Ferry contains 1,752 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $28,223. 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>$2,800</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 Little Ferry

  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 Little Ferry's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 89% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Little Ferry, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Little Ferry, NJ?
Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry have?
Little Ferry water systems have a total of 1 EPA violation, including 1 health-based violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Little Ferry water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry compare to New Jersey average?
Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry?
Little Ferry is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 10,942 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Little Ferry?
Estimated remediation costs in Little Ferry average $2,800 per household, ranging from $1,600 to $4,100. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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