CITY REPORT NJ 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mount Arlington, NJ: 33 Violations - Home Safety 54/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Mount Arlington: D.

Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.

Drinking water quality in Mount Arlington has lagged behind NJ benchmarks - documented violations keep the safety grade low.

How Mount Arlington Compares

Mount Arlington54/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
D · 54
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$390K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Est. Remediation (0.6% of home value)

Key Facts for Mount Arlington Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 33 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.012 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 50% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,400 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 9.89.

Mount Arlington's Water Providers

3 independent water providers serve Mount Arlington, NJ - 5 systems appear in federal records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Mount Arlington, New Jersey (population ~4,280), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 24,455 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Mount Arlington: D (54/100)

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

Mount Arlington water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0120 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 1 (High Risk)

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

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 16 1
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 14 1
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 12 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 8 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 8 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
07856 D 33 3 Mount Arlington Boro Dpw Main

All ZIP Codes in Mount Arlington

  • 07856 [D] - 33 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Mount Arlington Community Health Snapshot

8.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13%
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 8.3% ↓
Diabetes 9% ↓
Mental Health 13% ↓

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

What's in Mount Arlington's Water?

Revised Total Coliform Rule 16 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Consumer Confidence Report Rule 14 violations
Reporting
Stage 1 DBP Rule 12 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

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

Mount Arlington Infrastructure Age

1984
Median Build Year
50%
Built Before 1986
17%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 50% 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

When more than half a city's housing predates the 1986 federal ban on lead solder, plumbing-era lead risk becomes a citywide concern rather than an exception. Mount Arlington's median build year of 1984 places it squarely in that category.

1984
Median Year Built
50%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
17%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (17%) 1970–1986 (33%) Post-1986 (50%)

Over half of homes in Mount Arlington 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Mount Arlington

Because property values in Mount Arlington comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.

Median Home Value
$389,500
Est. Remediation
$2,400
Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Remediation costs in Mount Arlington are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,600–$3,300 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 19% below the New Jersey average.

Mount Arlington: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

50%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.012
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.

Routinely in Mount Arlington, where 50% of housing predates the solder ban and aggregate utility readings hover near the federal threshold, a faucet-level draw functions as a standard household step for families with small kids.

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

Mount Arlington: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

2
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$1,904
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Mount Arlington contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $1,904. 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>$2,400</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 Mount Arlington

  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 Revised Total Coliform Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Mount Arlington's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 50% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
  4. 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 Mount Arlington, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Mount Arlington, NJ?
Mount Arlington has an average Home Safety Score of 54/100 (Grade D) 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. 33 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Mount Arlington have?
Mount Arlington water systems have a total of 33 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Mount Arlington water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Mount Arlington is 0.012 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 Mount Arlington compare to New Jersey average?
Mount Arlington has an average Home Safety Score of 54/100, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Mount Arlington?
Mount Arlington is served by 5 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 4,280 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Mount Arlington?
Estimated remediation costs in Mount Arlington average $2,400 per household, ranging from $1,600 to $3,300. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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