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Mount Freedom, NJ: 3 Violations - Home Safety 67/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Mount Freedom: C.

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

Mount Freedom earns a C grade for NJ; check the EPA record for the system that serves your address.

How Mount Freedom Compares

Mount Freedom67/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 67
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)

Mount Freedom Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.003 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 35% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 9.89.

Water Systems Serving Mount Freedom

Federal drinking water data connect ZIP codes in Mount Freedom, 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 Mount Freedom, New Jersey (population ~262), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 217,230 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Mount Freedom: C (67/100)

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 Freedom water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0030 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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

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
1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane Organic 2 1
Ethylene Dibromide Organic 2 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
07970 C 3 0 Nj American Water - Short Hills

All ZIP Codes in Mount Freedom

  • 07970 [C] - 3 violations

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Mount Freedom

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

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Mount Freedom

1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane 2 violations
Organic
Ethylene Dibromide 2 violations
Organic
Surface Water Treatment Rule 2 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 Old Is Mount Freedom's Housing Stock?

1996
Median Build Year
35%
Built Before 1986
35%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Lead solder was allowed in new plumbing until the 1986 federal restrictions, which is why older homes in Mount Freedom deserve a closer look; the median build year is 1996.

1996
Median Year Built
35%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
35%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (35%) 1970–1986 (0%) Post-1986 (65%)

A significant portion of Mount Freedom's housing stock predates 1970, so some homes may have older plumbing materials. Residents in older homes should consider water testing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Protecting Children from Lead in Mount Freedom

35%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.003
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.

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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Mount Freedom

2
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$525
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

Historical NFIP data for Mount Freedom contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $525.

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.

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 Freedom

  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 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane, listed in the water-quality records for Mount Freedom: 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 35% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Mount Freedom, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Mount Freedom, NJ?
Mount Freedom has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (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. 3 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 Mount Freedom?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations for Mount Freedom water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Mount Freedom water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Mount Freedom is 0.003 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 Mount Freedom compare to New Jersey average?
Mount Freedom has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is at or above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Mount Freedom?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Mount Freedom. The related population figure in our data is approximately 262 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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