Newark, NJ: 50 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
20 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Newark Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 50 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,570 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.32.
Who Supplies Your Water in Newark
2 water systems are tracked federally in Newark, NJ. The top 2 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.
Overview
We track home safety data for 20 ZIP codes in Newark, New Jersey, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 307,360 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 9 of 20 ZIP codes.
9 of 9 ZIP codes 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.
Water Sources
Newark water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0001 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 9 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 20 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
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 | 30 | 9 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 16 | 1 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 4 | 1 |
| PFOA | PFAS | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07107 | — | 50 | 1 | Newark Water Department |
| 07102 | — | 2 | 1 | Newark Water Department |
| 07103 | — | 2 | 1 | Newark Water Department |
| 07104 | — | 2 | 1 | Newark Water Department |
| 07105 | — | 2 | 1 | Newark Water Department |
| 07106 | — | 2 | 1 | Newark Water Department |
| 07108 | — | 2 | 1 | Newark Water Department |
| 07112 | — | 2 | 1 | Newark Water Department |
| 07114 | — | 2 | 1 | Newark Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Newark
- 07101
- 07102 - 2 violations ⚠
- 07103 - 2 violations ⚠
- 07104 - 2 violations ⚠
- 07105 - 2 violations ⚠
- 07106 - 2 violations ⚠
- 07107 - 50 violations ⚠
- 07108 - 2 violations ⚠
- 07112 - 2 violations ⚠
- 07114 - 2 violations ⚠
- 07175
- 07184
- 07188
- 07189
- 07191
- 07192
- 07193
- 07195
- 07198
- 07199
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Newark
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Newark Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Newark Homeowners
Setting Newark remediation figures against its property market, the resulting ratio sits comfortably in the low tier - a classification that reflects the kind of household financial position where most homeowners can identify documented issues, schedule the work, and absorb the cost without it registering as a significant budget disruption.
Remediation costs in Newark are relatively low compared to home values. The $748–$2,750 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 32% below the New Jersey average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Newark
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.
Lead risk in Newark appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Newark
Historical NFIP data for Newark contains 306 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $112,773. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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>$1,570</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.
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