CITY REPORT NJ 1 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Ridgefield Park, NJ: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Ridgefield Park: C.

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

The systems supplying Ridgefield Park vary in performance across NJ benchmarks - most meet minimum federal standards, but documented violations in select areas are on record.

How Ridgefield Park Compares

Ridgefield Park66/100
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)
$459K
Median Home Value
$2,200
Est. Remediation (0.5% of home value)

Ridgefield Park 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: 96% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 10.21.

Water Systems Serving Ridgefield Park

The structure of water supply in Ridgefield Park, NJ is straightforward: one utility provides the bulk of residential service among 1 tracked system, concentrating rate-setting and infrastructure decisions under a single organization.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey (population ~13,167), 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 Ridgefield Park: 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

Ridgefield Park 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
07660 C 1 1 Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack

All ZIP Codes in Ridgefield Park

  • 07660 [C] - 1 violation ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Ridgefield Park

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 Ridgefield Park

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 Ridgefield Park's Housing Stock?

1941
Median Build Year
96%
Built Before 1986
67%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 96% 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 Ridgefield Park's housing predates 1986, when lead solder was banned from new plumbing, the median build year of 1941 reflects a city where lead-era plumbing materials are common rather than exceptional.

1941
Median Year Built
96%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
67%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (67%) 1970–1986 (29%) Post-1986 (4%)

Over half of homes in Ridgefield Park 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.

Ridgefield Park: Remediation Cost in Perspective

What does remediation cost in financial context for Ridgefield Park homeowners? Proportionally very little - the equity share here is low, and addressing documented issues is a manageable planning question rather than a material financial burden.

Median Home Value
$459,400
Est. Remediation
$2,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in Ridgefield Park 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 5% below the New Jersey average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Ridgefield Park

96%
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.

When older housing represents 96% of the local inventory or aggregate readings approach the federal action level, an in-home check becomes the standard way to translate citywide averages into the specific reality of an individual Ridgefield Park address.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Ridgefield Park

267
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$19,356
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Ridgefield Park contains 267 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $19,356. 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 Ridgefield Park

  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 Ridgefield Park's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 96% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Ridgefield Park, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Ridgefield Park, NJ?
Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park have?
Ridgefield Park water systems have a total of 1 EPA violation, including 1 health-based violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Ridgefield Park water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park compare to New Jersey average?
Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park?
Ridgefield Park is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 13,167 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Ridgefield Park?
Estimated remediation costs in Ridgefield Park 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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