CITY REPORT NJ 1 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

New Milford, NJ: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Milford: C.

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

In recent monitoring cycles, New Milford tap water shows a mixed record for NJ - several systems have documented violations alongside areas with clean compliance histories.

How New Milford Compares

New Milford66/100
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)
$555K
Median Home Value
$2,800
Est. Remediation (0.5% of home value)

New Milford Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.011 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 93% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,800 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 10.21.

Water Systems Serving New Milford

Water service in New Milford, NJ is organized around a single utility - one of 1 tracked by regulator, and the one that manages the local distribution network while holding primary responsibility for EPA compliance reporting.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Milford, New Jersey (population ~16,882), 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 New Milford: 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

New Milford 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
07646 C 1 1 Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack

All ZIP Codes in New Milford

  • 07646 [C] - 1 violation ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for New Milford

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

Key Contaminants Detected in New Milford

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.

How Old Is New Milford's Housing Stock?

1955
Median Build Year
93%
Built Before 1986
69%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 93% 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

The median home in New Milford was built in 1955 - a figure that places most of the city's residential stock in the era when lead solder was still standard in copper plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead-soldered joints; those built before 1970 face the additional possibility of lead pipes in the service line itself.

1955
Median Year Built
93%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
69%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (69%) 1970–1986 (24%) Post-1986 (7%)

Over half of homes in New Milford 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.

New Milford: Remediation Cost in Perspective

While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in New Milford is notably favorable - the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.

Median Home Value
$554,800
Est. Remediation
$2,800
Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in New Milford 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 15% above the New Jersey average.

Protecting Children from Lead in New Milford

93%
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.

In recent monitoring under the Lead and Copper Rule, citywide samples for New Milford have approached or crossed the regulatory action level on multiple occasions. Combined with 93% of stock dating from the pre-rule era, the picture supports baseline single-tap reads as a standard household-level step.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for New Milford

822
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$40,045
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for New Milford contains 822 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $40,045. 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 New Milford

  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 New Milford's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 93% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for New Milford, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Milford, NJ?
New Milford 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 New Milford have?
New Milford water systems have a total of 1 EPA violation, including 1 health-based violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does New Milford water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in New Milford 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 New Milford compare to New Jersey average?
New Milford 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 New Milford?
New Milford is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 16,882 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Milford?
Estimated remediation costs in New Milford 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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