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 since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $356 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.32.
Who Supplies Your Water in Newark
Sorted by reported population served, the top 2 of 2 public water systems mapped to Newark, NJ appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.
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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
20 of 20 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 30 | 9 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 16 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 4 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Organic | 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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
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
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Newark is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Newark can be compared with local home values. The $183–$689 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. 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 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.
Available area-level lead records for Newark do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 $356 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Newark, NJ