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New Providence, NJ: 3 Violations - Home Safety 67/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Providence: C.

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

New Providence'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 New Providence Compares

New Providence67/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 67
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$726K
Median Home Value
$2,200
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

What You Should Know About New Providence Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.003 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 82% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 11.22.

Who Supplies Your Water in New Providence

Federal drinking water records identify 1 system operating in New Providence, NJ. One of those systems serves the overwhelming majority of residential addresses, concentrating infrastructure management, rate authority, and EPA compliance reporting within a single organization.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Providence, New Jersey (population ~12,737), 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 New Providence: 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

New Providence water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 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

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
Contaminant 2931 Other 2 1
Contaminant 2946 Other 2 1
E. coli Microbiological 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
07974 C 3 0 Nj American Water - Short Hills

All ZIP Codes in New Providence

  • 07974 [C] - 3 violations

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in New Providence

9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15%
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 9% ↓
Diabetes 11.6% ↑
Mental Health 15% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in New Providence Water

Contaminant 2931 2 violations
Other
Contaminant 2946 2 violations
Other
E. coli 2 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal

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

Housing & Infrastructure in New Providence

1967
Median Build Year
82%
Built Before 1986
45%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 82% 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

Because the majority of New Providence's housing predates 1986, when lead solder was banned from new plumbing, the median build year of 1967 reflects a city where lead-era plumbing materials are common rather than exceptional.

1967
Median Year Built
82%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
45%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (45%) 1970–1986 (37%) Post-1986 (18%)

Over half of homes in New Providence 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 New Providence Homeowners

Given current New Providence valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.

Median Home Value
$726,000
Est. Remediation
$2,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Remediation costs in New Providence are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,200–$3,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 50% above the New Jersey average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in New Providence

82%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.003
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.

Older stock in New Providence represents 82% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level - making an in-home read a standard household-level step.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in New Providence

102
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$17,264
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for New Providence contains 102 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $17,264. 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>$2,200</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 Providence

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Contaminant 2931 can reduce the most common contaminant found in New Providence's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 82% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for New Providence, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Providence, NJ?
New Providence has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (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. 3 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does New Providence have?
New Providence water systems have a total of 3 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does New Providence water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in New Providence is 0.003 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 Providence compare to New Jersey average?
New Providence has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New Providence?
New Providence is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 12,737 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Providence?
Estimated remediation costs in New Providence average $2,200 per household, ranging from $1,200 to $3,400. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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