Toms River, NJ: 25 Violations - Home Safety 80/100
5 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Toms River: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Compared to statewide averages in NJ, Toms River scores well - health violations are below the norm and systems generally operate within federal standards.
How Toms River Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Toms River Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 25 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0016 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 62% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.53 - above typical levels.
Toms River's Water Providers
Federal records list 3 water systems tied to Toms River, NJ. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Toms River, New Jersey, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 129,706 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 5 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes 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 Toms River: B (80/100)
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
Toms River water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0016 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 20 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 4 | 1 |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 4 | 1 |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08757 | B | 18 | 0 | Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River |
| 08753 | B | 11 | 0 | Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River |
| 08755 | B | 4 | 0 | Veolia Water New Jersey Toms River |
All ZIP Codes in Toms River
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.
Toms River Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Toms River's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Toms River Infrastructure Age
With 62% 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
Pre-1986 plumbing is not a rare legacy case in Toms River - it's the dominant profile. The median build year of 1981 indicates a housing stock where lead-soldered copper joints are a common structural feature of residences across the city.
Over half of homes in Toms River 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Toms River
Across Toms River, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small - a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Toms River are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,520–$3,260 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 22% below the New Jersey average.
Toms River: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 62% of Toms River homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Toms River: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Toms River contains 5,011 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $67,718. 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.
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